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Should interpreter explain or define terms for the client?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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?
Ans: NO, Court interpreters should not perform acts that are the official responsibility of
other court officials including, but not limited to, court clerks, investigators, interviewers, 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?
Ans: Whenever possible or before long proceeding: 1) That 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?
Ans: 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.
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What you should do iif you overhear in the lobby a threat or some sort of ,
fromt the peple you're going to inteprete?
Ans: 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).
You are interpreting for a restraining order application and the plaintiff is
iliterate?
Ans: The interpreter should transcribe the person's dictated statement verbatim, in the source
language. Interpreter should then read the statement back to the plaintiff to make sure it's
accurate( In the target languade) and then provide a signed and dated written translation
into English.
Give a Explanation of privilage information?
Ans: The conversation or written communications between an attorney and their client.
What to do when the LEP ask you , What this form is for?
Ans: You got to make sure first :
1- should have the appropriate officer of the court or staff present while filling out forms or
written statements in order to respond to any questions that the individual might have.
2- A court interpreter should not explain the purpose of forms, services, or otherwise act as a
counselor or advisor.
What about they ask you for the meaning of a word?
Ans: 1- Court interpreter shall not explain or otherwise comment on the utterances they
interpret.
2- The LEP request an explanation or clarification through(not from) the court interpreter.
What happen if he attorney ask you , do not use big words on the interpreting,
because your client doens't have that much of education?
Ans: Court interpreters shall immediately report to the presiding judge any solicitations or
efforts by another to induce or encourage an interpreter to violate any law or standard of this
Code or any other provision governing interpretation promulgated by the judiciary.
Can you interpret for a friend or a relative?
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Code of Ethics Questions with Detailed
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Should interpreter explain or define terms for the client?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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?
Ans: NO, Court interpreters should not perform acts that are the official responsibility of
other court officials including, but not limited to, court clerks, investigators, interviewers, 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?
Ans: Whenever possible or before long proceeding: 1) That 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?
Ans: 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.
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What you should do iif you overhear in the lobby a threat or some sort of ,
fromt the peple you're going to inteprete?
Ans: 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).
You are interpreting for a restraining order application and the plaintiff is
iliterate?
Ans: The interpreter should transcribe the person's dictated statement verbatim, in the source
language. Interpreter should then read the statement back to the plaintiff to make sure it's
accurate( In the target languade) and then provide a signed and dated written translation
into English.
Give a Explanation of privilage information?
Ans: The conversation or written communications between an attorney and their client.
What to do when the LEP ask you , What this form is for?
Ans: You got to make sure first :
1- should have the appropriate officer of the court or staff present while filling out forms or
written statements in order to respond to any questions that the individual might have.
2- A court interpreter should not explain the purpose of forms, services, or otherwise act as a
counselor or advisor.
What about they ask you for the meaning of a word?
Ans: 1- Court interpreter shall not explain or otherwise comment on the utterances they
interpret.
2- The LEP request an explanation or clarification through(not from) the court interpreter.
What happen if he attorney ask you , do not use big words on the interpreting,
because your client doens't have that much of education?
Ans: Court interpreters shall immediately report to the presiding judge any solicitations or
efforts by another to induce or encourage an interpreter to violate any law or standard of this
Code or any other provision governing interpretation promulgated by the judiciary.
Can you interpret for a friend or a relative?
