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Alaska R. Evid. 604 commentary
Interpreters
This rule builds upon former Rule 43(g) (2) of the Alaska
Rules of Civil Procedure which provides that when a witness
does not understand and speak the English language, an
interpreter shall be sworn to interpret for the Limited English
Proficient individual. Also, the Alaska Court System will
provide an interpreter to a person who is deaf, mute, or
otherwise unable to effectively communicate because of a
physical disability. The interpreter must be qualified and sworn
like any other expert witness. The Alaska Court System
provides and pays for interpreters under Administrative Rules
6 and 6.1.
Only the interpreter’s oath differs from procedure followed
with other witnesses: the interpreter swears or affirms that he
or she will interpret accurately, completely, and impartially,
using his or hers best skill and judgment. See, e.g., Oath Book
II (TF-231).
History
Editor’s Note: In 2020, the commentary was updated to reflect that the Alaska Court System provides and pays for interpreters under Administrative Rules 6 and 6.1. See Administrative Bulletin 82 addressing interpreter fees. The commentary was also updated to reflect current terminology and the current interpreter’s oath.
Provenance
- Source
- courts.alaska.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
- Content hash
0421a475adb2f28c5f10f139b555a93eb4197c1f96fcb8027e80fe312540e880
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