Defendants who do not speak English are required to bring an interpreter with them to translate court proceedings.

• A. True
• B. Depends on county size
• C. Court must qualify licensed interpreter under Rules of Evidence
• D. False

Answer: (D)

Language access in court ensures that anyone who cannot understand English has the right to a translator so they can follow proceedings and participate in their case. Because of this, the idea that a defendant must bring their own interpreter isn’t correct. Courts are responsible for providing a qualified interpreter, usually at no cost to the defendant. Some systems do have standards or certifications for interpreters, but the key point is that the responsibility lies with the court, not with the defendant. The other options aren’t accurate because the requirement isn’t about county size, and while interpreter qualifications matter, the core idea is that interpreter services are provided by the court.