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Oath for interpreters on voire dire
Cap. 130, s. 32 · Revised Edition 2020
Interpreters may be sworn in civil causes in open court to interpret on the voire dire in the following form or to the like effect,
“You swear that you understand the language of the witness (or plaintiff or defendant) and are able to interpret between him and the court and all persons conversant with the English So help you God.” “You shall well and truly interpret and true explanation make between the witness (or plaintiff or defendant) and the court and all persons conversant with the English language to the best of your knowledge, skill and ability, and you shall true answer make to all such questions as the court shall demand of you.
So help you God.”
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