2010 New York Code
CVP - Civil Practice Law & Rules
Article 31 - (3101 - 3140) DISCLOSURE
R3114 - Examination of witness who does not understand the English language.

Rule  3114. Examination of witness who does not understand the English
  language. If the witness to be examined does not understand the  English
  language,  the  examining  party  must,  at  his  own expense, provide a
  translation of all  questions  and  answers.  Where  the  court  settles
  questions, it may settle them in the foreign language and in English. It
  may  use the services of one or more experts whose compensation shall be
  paid by the party  seeking  the  examination  and  may  be  taxed  as  a
  disbursement.

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