Art. 25.1. Appointment of interpreter

            A. The court shall appoint an interpreter in accordance with the Code of Evidence and the Rules of the Louisiana Supreme Court for any person who is a party or witness upon a determination that the person is a limited English proficient or deaf individual.

            B. The cost of providing a qualified court interpreter shall be paid out of the appropriate court fund.

            Acts 2008, No. 882, §2; Acts 2024, No. 32, §2.