§ 335 - Compensation - Vermont Statutes

§ 335. Compensation

An interpreter appointed under section 332 of this title is entitled to receive a reasonable fee for services, together with reimbursement of actual and necessary expenses, including travel and lodging expenses. In civil proceedings, the court may order that costs of the interpreter be paid by a party, as justice may require, or it may order that the costs be paid by the state. In criminal proceedings, costs of the interpreter shall be paid by the state. An interpreter used in connection with administrative proceedings, transacting state business or state-sponsored activities shall be provided at the expense of the agency involved. An interpreter used in connection with official state legislative activities shall be provided at the expense of the legislature. (Added 1987, No. 172 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)