(1)Where evidence is given in a language not understood by the accused and he or she 2021is present in person, it must be interpreted for him or her2021 immediately in a language which the court is satisfied he or she 2021understands.
Section history
Section 288 — Interpretation of evidence to accused
Consolidated view is experimental and may be broken for certain provisions.
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(2)Where documents are put in for the purpose of formal proof, the court may choose to interpret for the accused as much of them as appears necessary.