APPOINTMENT OF INTERPRETER

(a) Interpreters for the deaf or hearing impaired. Interpreters for the deaf or hearing impaired shall be appointed pursuant to sections 13-1-301 through 13-1-315 of the Mississippi Code. An appointed interpreter for the deaf or hearing impaired is entitled to reasonable fees and expenses as set forth in section 13-1-315 of the Mississippi Code. (b) Foreign language interpreters. Upon the motion of any party, or upon the judge’s own initiative, the judge shall determine whether a foreign language interpreter is needed for a party or witness to ensure the fair administration of justice. Any appointment of a foreign language interpreter shall be pursuant to applicable rules and policies of the Mississippi Supreme Court and the Mississippi Administrative Office of Courts. An appointed foreign language interpreter is entitled to reasonable fees and expenses as set forth in section 9-21-81 of the Mississippi Code. (c) Interpreter’s oath. Any interpreter appointed by the court under this rule shall take an oath to make a true translation pursuant to Rule 604 of the Mississippi Rules of Evidence and section 9-21-77 of the Mississippi Code.