Louisiana · Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure + R.S. Title 15
La. C.Cr.P. § 401.1: Court instructions for interpreter
What this law says, in plain English
Courts must provide sworn interpreters for deaf or hard of hearing jurors during jury selection and deliberations. Interpreters must translate testimony literally, not participate in deliberations, and keep deliberations confidential. Court clerk pays all interpreter costs.
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