Ark. Code Ann. § 16-10-1106: Replacement of interpreter

(a) A court that appoints an interpreter shall dismiss the interpreter and obtain the services of a qualified interpreter under procedures adopted by the Supreme Court: (1) If the interpreter fails to follow the standards prescribed by law or by the Arkansas Code of Professional Responsibility for Interpreters in the Judiciary; (2) If the interpreter is unable to effectively communicate; or (3) For other reasons prescribed by the Supreme Court. (b) A court that appoints an interpreter shall notify the Administrative Office of the Courts in writing if the court dismisses an interpreter, setting forth the reason for the dismissal. Added by Act 2013, No. 237,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) A court that appoints an interpreter shall dismiss the interpreter and obtain the services of a qualified interpreter under procedures adopted by the Supreme Court: (1) If the interpreter fails to follow the standards prescribed by law or by the Arkansas Code of Professional Responsibility for Interpreters in the Judiciary; (2) If the interpreter is unable to effectively communicate; or (3) For other reasons prescribed by the Supreme Court.

(1) If the interpreter fails to follow the standards prescribed by law or by the Arkansas Code of Professional Responsibility for Interpreters in the Judiciary;

(2) If the interpreter is unable to effectively communicate; or

(3) For other reasons prescribed by the Supreme Court.

(b) A court that appoints an interpreter shall notify the Administrative Office of the Courts in writing if the court dismisses an interpreter, setting forth the reason for the dismissal.