105 sections in this chapter.
NMSA 1978, § 38-10-4 Court interpreters advisory committee created; duties
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There is created the "court interpreters advisory committee" which consists of the director of the administrative office of the courts and four persons appointed by the chief justice of the New Mexico supreme court, who are a justice of the New Mexico supreme court, a district co…
NMSA 1978, § 38-10-5 Certification; administration
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The administrative office of the courts shall: A. develop and administer a certification program for interpreters; B. identify or provide for the development of and certify the examinations, courses and training required for certification of interpreters pursuant to the Court Int…
NMSA 1978, § 38-10-6 Interpreter waiver
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A. A non-English speaking person who is a principal party in interest or a witness may at any point in any proceeding waive the right to the services of an interpreter, but only when such waiver is: (1) approved by the appointing authority after he has explained the nature and ef…
NMSA 1978, § 38-10-7 Interpreter permitted
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Whenever a non-English speaking person is interested in any judicial proceeding in which an interpreter would be required for a principal party in interest or a witness, he shall be entitled to utilize a certified interpreter to interpret the proceedings for him and to assist him…
NMSA 1978, § 38-10-8 Oath of interpreter
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Every interpreter appointed pursuant to the provisions of the Court Interpreters Act, before entering upon his duties, shall take an oath that he will make a true and impartial interpretation or translation in an understandable manner using his best skills and judgment in accorda…