South Carolina Code of Conduct for Court Interpreters – 2026
Rule 511 of the South Carolina Appellate Court Rules governs court interpreters: accuracy and completeness of interpretation, impartiality, confidentiality, limits on the interpreter's role, and professional development.
Browse all 11 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.
Rule PREAMBLE
Preamble
Rule 1
Accuracy and Completeness of Interpretation
Rule 2
Representation of Qualifications
Rule 3
Impartiality and Avoidance of Conflict of Interest
Rule 4
Professional Demeanor
Rule 5
Confidentiality
Rule 6
Restriction of Public Comment
Rule 7
Scope of Practice
Rule 8
Assessing and Reporting Impediments to Performance
Rule 9
Duty to Report Ethical Violations
Rule 10
Professional Development