Rule 4 Definition
Rule Text
(a) “Interpreter” means a person who engages in the act of listening to or reading a communication in one language and converting orally the communication to another language while retaining the same meaning.
(b) “Translator” means a person who engages in the act of listening to or reading a communication in one language and converting in writing the communication to another language while retaining the same meaning.
(c) “Language Access Plan and Policy (“LAPP”) Coordinator” means a person appointed by the Chief Justice under Section 1(i) of LAPP to oversee implementation and annual updates of LAPP, LAPP forms, Certified Interpreter Registry Program, Interpreter and Translator Code of Conduct; and ensure that interpreters are trained in accordance with Judiciary standards.
Adopted March 5, 2020
(d) This Code must be read and applied so as to most effectively attain the objectives and uphold the values expressed in its intended purpose.
(e) The singular includes the plural and vice versa.