Sec. 65.013. INTERPRETERS. (a) When on the motion for appointment of an interpreter by a party or on the motion of the court, in any proceeding under this chapter, the court determines that the child, the child's parent or guardian, or a witness does not understand and speak English, an interpreter must be sworn to interpret for the person. Articles 38.30(a), (b), and (c), Code of Criminal Procedure, apply in a proceeding under this chapter. A qualified telephone interpreter may be sworn to provide interpretation services if an interpreter is not available to appear in person before the court.
(b) In any proceeding under this chapter, if a party notifies the court that the child, the child's parent or guardian, or a witness is deaf, the court shall appoint a qualified interpreter to interpret the proceedings in any language, including sign language, that the deaf person can understand. Articles 38.31(d), (e), (f), and (g), Code of Criminal Procedure, apply in a proceeding under this chapter.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 935 (H.B. 2398), Sec. 27, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3A - Truancy Court Proceedings
Chapter 65 - Truancy Court Proceedings
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 65.001. Scope and Purpose
Section 65.003. Truant Conduct
Section 65.004. Truancy Courts; Jurisdiction
Section 65.005. Court Sessions
Section 65.007. Right to Jury Trial
Section 65.008. Waiver of Rights
Section 65.009. Effect of Adjudication
Section 65.010. Burden of Proof
Section 65.011. Applicable Statutes Regarding Discovery
Section 65.012. Procedural Rules
Section 65.015. Public Access to Court Hearings