Interpreters’ oath upon an arraignment

(1) Interpreters may be sworn in open court for the purpose of con- ducting the arraignment of any person accused, in the following form or to the like effect, “You swear that you understand the language of the prisoner at the bar, and are able to interpret between him and the court. So help you God.” 15 “You shall well and truly interpret and true explanation make between the prisoner at the bar and the court 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.” (2) Whenever on the trial of such person it may be necessary to examine a witness who does not speak the English language on the voire dire, the interpreter’s oath may be in the form given in section 32, or to the like effect, retaining the word “witness” throughout.