Illinois § 8-911 Language interpreter's privilege

Illinois Statutes

§ 8-911 — Language interpreter's privilege

Illinois § 8-911

JurisdictionIllinois

TopicRIGHTS AND REMEDIES

Ch. 735CIVIL PROCEDURE

Act 735 ILCS 5/Code of Civil Procedure.

Art.Article VIII - Evidence

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Bluebook

735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 8-911 (2026).

Text

(a)A "language interpreter" is a person who aids a communication when at least one party to the communication has a language difficulty.

(b)If a communication is otherwise privileged, that underlying privilege is not waived because of the presence of the language interpreter.

(c)The language interpreter shall not disclose the communication without the express consent of the person who has the right to claim the underlying privilege.

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(a) A "language interpreter" is a person who aids a communication when at least one party to the communication has a language difficulty. (b) If a communication is otherwise privileged, that underlying privilege is not waived because of the presence of the language interpreter. (c) The language interpreter shall not disclose the communication without the express consent of the person who has the right to claim the underlying privilege.