Sec. 19.
Except as provided in the deaf persons' interpreter act, if a person attends a court as an interpreter for the purpose of interpreting the testimony of a witness given in behalf of the prosecution, or for the purpose of translating or interpreting a writing or document introduced or used in a court in behalf of the prosecution, either upon the request of the prosecuting attorney or by appointment of the court pursuant to section 19a of this chapter, the person shall receive compensation as ordered by the court. The compensation for an interpreter in the municipal court shall not exceed $25.00 for each day and $15.00 for each half day actually employed. The certificate of the clerk of the court of record stating the amount ordered to be paid by the court, shall authorize the payment of compensation for the interpreter in the same manner as a witness fee is paid to a witness.
History: 1927, Act 175, Eff. Sept. 5, 1927 ;-- CL 1929, 17489 ;-- CL 1948, 775.19 ;-- Am. 1955, Act 27, Imd. Eff. Apr. 13, 1955 ;-- Am. 1957, Act 11, Eff. Sept. 27, 1957 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 506, Imd. Eff. Jan. 22, 1981 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 203, Imd. Eff. July 1, 1982 Former Law: See Act 134 of 1915, being CL 1915, § 15915.
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapters 760 - 777 - Code of Criminal Procedure
Act 175 of 1927 - The Code of Criminal Procedure (760.1 - 777.69)
175-1927-XV - Chapter XV Fees (775.1...775.22)
Section 775.1 - Fees; Allowances.
Section 775.2 - Repealed. 1980, Act 506, Imd. Eff. Jan. 22, 1981.
Section 775.3 - Fees; Services of Constables; Additional Compensations.
Section 775.4 - Fees; Services of Sheriff; Additional Compensations.
Section 775.5 - Repealed. 1990, Act 219, Imd. Eff. Oct. 8, 1990.
Section 775.6 - Fees; to Be County Charges.
Section 775.7 - Expenses of Certain Witnesses for People; Order Directing Payment.
Section 775.8 - Expenses of Certain Witnesses for People; Certified Copy of Order.
Section 775.9 - Expenses of Certain Witnesses for People; Payment by County Treasurer.
Section 775.10 - Fees; Prohibited as in Civil Cases.
Section 775.11 - Fees; Services of Prosecutor.
Section 775.12 - Repealed. 1978, Act 316, Imd. Eff. July 10, 1978.
Section 775.13 - Witness for Prosecution; Fees; Law Enforcement Officer.
Section 775.13a - Expert Witness; Compensation.
Section 775.14 - Witness for Prosecution; Proving Attendance and Travel; Order.
Section 775.15 - Accused Unable to Procure Witness; Subpoena, Fee.
Section 775.16 - Appointment of Counsel Under Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Act.
Section 775.17 - Accused Unable to Procure Counsel; Attorney, Duty; Enlarged Compensation.
Section 775.18 - Accused Unable to Procure Counsel; Number of Attorneys; Affidavit.
Section 775.19 - Interpreter; Compensation; Certificate.
Section 775.19a - Appointment of Interpreter; Compensation.
Section 775.20 - Expenses of Prosecution for Malfeasance in State Office; Payment.
Section 775.21 - Proceeding Instituted by Attorney General; Costs, Payment by State.
Section 775.22 - Allocation and Application of Money Collected; “Victim Payment” Defined.