Section 13 - Removal of Interpreter from Case(1) Pursuant to KRS 30A.410(2), upon request of the person for whom the interpreter is providing services or on the court's own motion, an interpreter may be removed for inability to communicate with the person, or if for reasonable cause another interpreter is desired by the person for whom the interpreter is providing services, or because the services of an interpreter are not desired by the person.(2) Removal for Good Cause. Additionally, a judge may remove an interpreter from his or her interpreting duties for good cause, which may include, but is not limited to: (a) Inability to interpret adequately, including where the interpreter or person for whom the interpreter is providing services reports such inability;(b) Knowingly and willfully making false interpretation while serving in an official capacity;(c) Knowingly and willfully disclosing confidential or privileged information obtained while serving in an official capacity;(d) Failing to follow other standards prescribed by law and the Code of Professional Responsibility for Sworn Proceedings Interpreters; and(e) Failing to appear as scheduled without good cause.Ky. Admin. P. Ct. Justice. 13
Adopted by Order 2017-15, eff. 1/1/2018.