1. (a)

   1. (1) An interpreter shall make a true interpretation, in an understandable manner, to an individual who is deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or oral deaf for whom the interpreter is appointed.
   2. (2) The interpreter will interpret accurately the statements of the individual who is deaf or hard of hearing who desires that his or her statements be made into spoken language, to the best of the interpreter’s skill and judgment.
2. (b) All information that an interpreter gathers, learns from, or relays to an individual who is deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or oral deaf during an administrative, civil, or criminal proceeding shall remain confidential and privileged unless the individual who is deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or oral deaf desires that the information be communicated to other persons.

3. (c)

   1. (1) Interpreters shall accept, refuse, or withdraw from assignments based upon their experience, capabilities, and credentials as determined by his or her level of proficiency.
   2. (2) A summary of the credentials held and what has been identified as appropriate assignments for those credentials can be found in 20 CAR § 10-402.
4. (d) Upon request of any consumer or hiring entity, an interpreter shall show proof of his or her Arkansas license indicating qualifications and credentials.
5. (e) This Code of Conduct incorporates by reference the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc., with no amendments or editions thereto.

Codification Notes: "NAD-RID" means National Association of the Deaf-Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc.