Tennessee EQUITY - Order Appointing Foreign Language Interpreter For Indigent Defendant

• Category: Local County - Hamilton - Chancery Court - Protection Order
• State: Tennessee
• Control #: TN-SKU-0590
• Format: Word

Description

EQUITY - Order Appointing Foreign Language Interpreter For Indigent Defendant

Tennessee EQUITY — Order Appointing Foreign Language Interpreter For Indigent Defendant is a court order that provides a foreign language interpreter for a defendant who is indigent or otherwise unable to pay for an interpreter. This order is issued by the court and applies in both state and federal criminal cases. There are two types of Tennessee EQUITY — Order Appointing Foreign Language Interpreter For Indigent Defendant: one for indigent defendants and another for those who are not indigent but are unable to pay for an interpreter. The order requires the court to provide an interpreter for the defendant, including a translator for any documents, evidence, or witness statements, unless the defendant has the ability to understand the proceedings without an interpreter. The interpreter must be qualified and must be able to interpret accurately and in a timely manner. The court will also provide the interpreter with necessary materials to understand the case, including a copy of the charge or charges and any other documents relevant to the case.