If a court in a county with a population over 50,000 cannot locate a certified interpreter within 75 miles of the court and the language needed is not Spanish, the court may appoint a spoken language interpreter.

• A. False
• B. True
• C. It depends on the judge
• D. Only for Spanish language

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that courts must ensure accurate communication for anyone who doesn’t speak English, and when a certified interpreter isn’t reasonably available, the court can appoint someone to interpret. If a county with a population over 50,000 cannot locate a certified interpreter within 75 miles and the needed language isn’t Spanish, the court may still appoint a spoken language interpreter to proceed. This is about keeping due process intact by facilitating understanding in court proceedings, not getting stuck waiting for a certified interpreter who isn’t nearby. The rule recognizes that non-Spanish languages also require access, so the option to appoint a non-certified, spoken-language interpreter is available when certified help isn’t reasonably obtainable within the distance requirement.