Section 38-10-6 - Interpreter waiver. - New Mexico Statutes

38-10-6. Interpreter waiver.

A.     A non-English speaking person who is a principal party in interest or a witness may at any point in any proceeding waive the right to the services of an interpreter, but only when such waiver is:   

(1)     approved by the appointing authority after he has explained the nature and effect of the waiver to the non-English speaking person through an interpreter; and   

(2)     made on the record after the non-English speaking person has consulted with his attorney.   

B.     At any point in any proceeding, a non-English speaking person may retract his waiver pursuant to Subsection A of this section and request an interpreter.