Except as provided in ORS § 45.275 (7), an interpreter is subject to the provisions of the Oregon Evidence Code relating to qualification as an expert and the administration of an oath or affirmation that the interpreter will make a true and impartial interpretation of the proceedings in an understandable manner using the interpreter’s best skills and judgment in accordance with the standards and ethics of the interpreter profession. [1981 c.892 § 47; 1981 s.s. c.3 § 138; 1989 c.224 § 7; 1991 c.750 § 7; 2001 c.242 § 4; 2005 c.385 § 3; 2015 c.155 § 5]

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 40.325

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.