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Ohio Sup.R. 9.53
When Telephonic Interpretation Should Not be Used
A court should not use telephonic interpretation in a case or court function if any of the following
apply:
(A) A Supreme Court certified foreign language interpreter, provisionally qualified
foreign language interpreter, or language-skilled foreign language interpreter is
reasonably available to serve on-site;
(B) The interpretation is necessary for a proceeding that is expected to last longer than
forty-five minutes, provided the interpretation may exceed forty-five minutes if the
communication is clear, the proceeding is simple and routine, and the rights of the
party are not compromised;
(C) The interpretation is necessary for a proceeding that involves witness testimony or
introduces complex evidence;
(D) The limited English proficient party or witness is a child, is elderly, is an
unsophisticated user of interpreter services, has profound speech or language
problems, or is or is alleged to be mentally disabled or mentally ill;
(E) It is determined that using telephonic interpretation would negatively impact access
for any reason.
History
Effective Date: July 1, 2014 Amended: November 13, 2025 Commentary (July 1, 2026) Appendix J, Standard 2 was renumbered to Rule 9.53 as part of the 2026 restructuring of the Rules of Superintendence.
Provenance
- Source
- supremecourt.ohio.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-14
- Edition
- 2026-09-14
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