Code of Ethics Questions and Answers
Graded Exam
Should interpreter explain or define terms for the client?
✓✓ Court interpreters shall not explain or otherwise
comment upon the utterances they interpret.
The LEP or DHH individual may request an explanation or
clarification, if necessary, through the court interpreter
Therefore, every spoken statement, even if it appears non -
responsive, obscene, rambling, or incoherent, should be
interpreted, including apparent misstatements.
What is the Court interpreter's oaths?
✓✓ Do you solemnly swear or affirm that you will make true
and impartial interpretation using your best
skill and judment in accordance with the standards prescribe
by law and the ethics of the interpreter
profession
Can a court interpreter can't fill out forms for an LEP?
✓✓ NO, Court interpreters should not perform acts that are
the official responsibility of other court officials including, but
not limited to, court clerks, investigators, intervie wers, or
probation officers. Such acts may include the filling out of
forms or paperwork for LEP or DHH individuals.
, What should the court interpreter explain to the LEP prior to
interpreting?
✓✓ Whenever possible or before long proceeding: 1) Th at
every word is said , it will be translated. 2) do not ask
questions or speak to the interpreter directly. 3) Any question
should be to the attorney or judge. 4) Wait for full
interpretation before answering.
In What contexts does the code of conduct apply?
✓✓ 1- On any proceeding before a Trial Court in MA.
2- When working with any attorney in connection with any
matter that is brought before court.
3- In any activity ordered by the court or conducted under the
supervision of a court.
What you should do iif you overhear in the lobby a threat or some
sort of , fromt the peple you're going to inteprete?
✓✓ In the event that a court interpreter becomes aware of
information that suggests imminent harm to someone or
relates to a crime being committed during the course of the
proceedings, the court interpreter should immediately
disclose the information to the judge in the proceeding and
seek advice in regard to the potential conflict. ( the procees
to reach the judge for side consulting is call? Side Bar).
Graded Exam
Should interpreter explain or define terms for the client?
✓✓ Court interpreters shall not explain or otherwise
comment upon the utterances they interpret.
The LEP or DHH individual may request an explanation or
clarification, if necessary, through the court interpreter
Therefore, every spoken statement, even if it appears non -
responsive, obscene, rambling, or incoherent, should be
interpreted, including apparent misstatements.
What is the Court interpreter's oaths?
✓✓ Do you solemnly swear or affirm that you will make true
and impartial interpretation using your best
skill and judment in accordance with the standards prescribe
by law and the ethics of the interpreter
profession
Can a court interpreter can't fill out forms for an LEP?
✓✓ NO, Court interpreters should not perform acts that are
the official responsibility of other court officials including, but
not limited to, court clerks, investigators, intervie wers, or
probation officers. Such acts may include the filling out of
forms or paperwork for LEP or DHH individuals.
, What should the court interpreter explain to the LEP prior to
interpreting?
✓✓ Whenever possible or before long proceeding: 1) Th at
every word is said , it will be translated. 2) do not ask
questions or speak to the interpreter directly. 3) Any question
should be to the attorney or judge. 4) Wait for full
interpretation before answering.
In What contexts does the code of conduct apply?
✓✓ 1- On any proceeding before a Trial Court in MA.
2- When working with any attorney in connection with any
matter that is brought before court.
3- In any activity ordered by the court or conducted under the
supervision of a court.
What you should do iif you overhear in the lobby a threat or some
sort of , fromt the peple you're going to inteprete?
✓✓ In the event that a court interpreter becomes aware of
information that suggests imminent harm to someone or
relates to a crime being committed during the course of the
proceedings, the court interpreter should immediately
disclose the information to the judge in the proceeding and
seek advice in regard to the potential conflict. ( the procees
to reach the judge for side consulting is call? Side Bar).
