Before an interpreter appointed under this chapter begins to interpret, the interpreter shall take an oath or affirmation that the interpreter will make a true interpretation in an understandable manner to and for the person for whom the interpreter is appointed to the best of the interpreter’s skills and judgment.
(Jan. 28, 1988, D.C. Law 7-62, § 8, 34 DCR 7426.)
1981 Ed., § 31-2707.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 2 - Government Administration
Chapter 19 - Government Language Accessibility
§ 2–1902. Interpreters required
§ 2–1903. Notice of need for interpreter
§ 2–1904. Preliminary determination of interpreter’s qualifications
§ 2–1905. Intermediary interpreter to be used
§ 2–1908. Privileged communications
§ 2–1909. Interpreter in full view
§ 2–1911. Office of Interpreter Services