75-4352. Same; compensation for services. (a) All interpreters appointed under the provisions of this act shall be appointed by the judge if the appearance is before any court or by the chairman or presiding or executive officer of any board, commission or agency by which the proceeding involving the person is being conducted. The court or agency conducting the proceeding shall determine and fix a reasonable fee for the services of the interpreter and may provide for the payment of such costs out of funds appropriated for the operation of the courts and agencies. At no time shall the fees for interpreter services be assessed against the person whose primary language is one other than English or who is deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired.

(b) Fees for interpreters paid by the state board of indigents' defense services shall be in accordance with standards adopted by such board.

History: L. 1972, ch. 341, § 2; L. 1973, ch. 364, § 2; L. 1982, ch. 364, § 1; L. 1982, ch. 142, § 28; L. 1993, ch. 223, § 7; July 1.