Interpreters may be sworn to interpret truly, when necessary, and must be paid as witnesses in the case.
History: (Code 1852, §2275; Code 1867, §2679; Code 1876, §3034; Code 1886, §2764; Code 1896, §1793; Code 1907, §4010; Code 1923, §7724; Code 1940, T. 7, §436.)