Whenever a deaf person communicates through an interpreter to any person under such circumstances that the communication would be privileged, and the deaf person could not be compelled to testify as to the communications, the privilege shall apply to the interpreter as well.
History: Laws 1979, ch. 263, ยง 10.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 9 - Interpreters for Deaf
Section 38-9-3 - Interpreter required.
Section 38-9-4 - Interpreter waiver.
Section 38-9-5 - Interpreter; services.
Section 38-9-6 - Notice; proof of disability.
Section 38-9-7 - Coordination of interpreter requests.
Section 38-9-8 - Interpreter permitted.