Local Rule Criminal Rule 28.1: Interpreters

Criminal Rule 28.1 Interpreters a. Courtroom Proceedings. Only officially designated interpreters may interpret official courtroom proceedings. Regardless of the presence of a private interpreter, such official interpreter must interpret all proceedings in the courtroom. b. Out-of-Court Interpreting. 1. Interviews. Official interpreters must also be available when needed to interpret at interviews between the attorney and the non-English speaking client and witnesses outside of court. 2. Compensation for Out-of-Court Interpreters. Compensation for such interpreting must be at the rate listed in the miscellaneous fee schedule. In court-appointed cases, the interpreter must submit a separate CJA Form 21 (or CJA Form 31 in federal capital prosecutions and in death penalty federal habeas corpus proceedings) for payment in each case.