A court interpreter is free
If you do not understand the language of the courtroom, an interpreter is a right, and it is free. An interpreter in court is not a favour. The Charter gives a party or a witness who does not understand or speak the language of the proceedings, or who is deaf, the right to an interpreter.
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An interpreter in court is not a favour. The Charter gives a party or a witness who does not understand or speak the language of the proceedings, or who is deaf, the right to an interpreter. In Ontario's criminal courts, interpreters are provided free of charge. One is asked for by contacting the courthouse before the next date, or by telling the justice of the peace or the judge at the next appearance. Asking early is easier than asking on the day.
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