446.160. Examination of witness through interpreter. - Missouri Statutes

Examination of witness through interpreter.

446.160. When any witness examined under sections 446.010 to446.180 cannot clearly understand and speak the English language,his examination shall be made through a competent interpreter,duly sworn correctly to translate into his language to him allquestions put to him, and his answers thereto, into the Englishlanguage; and the officer taking his deposition shall reduce thequestions and answers to writing, in the English language, which,being distinctly translated to him by said interpreter, shall besworn to and subscribed by said witness.

(RSMo 1939 § 1987)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 1823; 1919 § 5510; 1909 § 6453