476.060. Interpreters appointed, when. - Missouri Statutes

Interpreters appointed, when.

476.060. The courts may, from time to time, appointinterpreters and translators to interpret the testimony ofwitnesses, and to translate any writing necessary to betranslated in such court, or any cause therein.

(RSMo 1939 § 2010)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 1846; 1919 § 2343; 1909 § 3865

CROSS REFERENCE:

Interpreters' fees, RSMo 491.300

(1972) Appointment of interpreters rests within the discretion of the trial court but where the interpreter was plaintiff's brother and court did not determine if he could translate plaintiff's testimony or if he was unduly biased or prejudiced there was an abuse of discretion. Kley v. Abell (A.), 483 S.W.2d 625.