The grand jury or district attorney may require by subpoena the attendance of any person before the grand jury as interpreter. While his services are necessary, such interpreter may be present at the examination of witnesses before the grand jury. The compensation for services of such interpreter constitutes a charge against the county, and shall be fixed by the grand jury.

(Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1264.)

Terms Used In California Penal Code 937

  • county: includes "city and county". See California Penal Code 7
  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See California Penal Code 7
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.