Oklahoma Statutes

§ 63-2410 — Arrests - Appointment of interpreter.

Oklahoma·Title 63 Public Health And Safety
A.In the event a person who is deaf or hard-of-hearing is arrested and taken into custody for any alleged violation of a criminal law of this state or for civil contempt, a qualified legal interpreter shall be obtained through any interpreter service agency providing qualified legal interpreting services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing or with individuals who meet the qualifications for a qualified legal interpreter in order to communicate to the person that person’s legal rights and to interview and interrogate properly. No statement taken from such deaf or hard-of-hearing person before a qualified legal interpreter is present shall be admissible in court. The individual who is deaf or hard-of-hearing shall determine which type of qualified legal interpreter best fits the needs of the i

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Legislative History

Added by Laws 1982, c. 290, § 4. Amended by Laws 2005, c. 395, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.

Nearby Sections

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§ 63-1-1001.1
Short title.
§ 63-1-1001.3
Definitions.
§ 63-1-1001.4
Unlawful actions.
§ 63-1-1001.7
Permits.
§ 63-1-1001.8
Inspections.
§ 63-1-1002.1
Short title.
§ 63-1-1002.3
Fines.
§ 63-1-1002.4
Application of act.
§ 63-1-1008
Repealed
§ 63-1-1009
Renumbered
§ 63-1-101
Short title.
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