§ 8-19-7. Confidential communications.
No interpreter/transliterator appointed pursuant to this chapter to interpret or translate for limited-English-proficient persons in proceedings before the state courts in Rhode Island shall be called upon to testify concerning any statement(s) made to them in connection with the interpreter’s or transliterator’s interpretation or transliteration without the consent of the person making the statement or unless compelled by court order.
History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 164, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 270, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts
Chapter 8-19 - Language Interpreters — Use of Language Interpreters in Legal Proceedings
Section 8-19-1. - Legislative declaration — Intent.
Section 8-19-2. - Definitions.
Section 8-19-3. - Appointment of certified or qualified interpreters.
Section 8-19-4. - Compensation of interpreters.
Section 8-19-5. - Certification of interpreters — Establishment and procedure.