2015 Oklahoma Statutes
Title 20. Courts
§20-1704. Continuing education - Exemptions.
A. Every certified courtroom interpreter or translator and every courtroom interpreter or translator temporarily employed by a court of competent jurisdiction shall annually complete at least eight (8) hours of continuing education approved by the State Board of Examiners of Courtroom Interpreters, which shall include at least two (2) hours which relate to Oklahoma court rules and procedures.
B. A certified courtroom interpreter or translator is exempt from the requirement of subsection A of this section if the interpreter or translator verifies under oath to the State Board of Examiners of Certified Courtroom Interpreters that such person:
1. Is a member of the armed forces on full-time active duty during the entire calendar year for which the interpreter or translator seeks an exemption; or
2. Has provided written verification by a licensed physician that a medical condition has prevented the court interpreter or translator from working in such capacity and completing continuing education for the calendar year for which the interpreter or translator seeks an exemption.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 427, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
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