1. (1) Except as stated in Section 35A-13-609, an individual shall be certified or qualified as required by state or federal law as a certified interpreter to provide interpreter services.

2. (2) To be eligible for any level of certification as an interpreter, a candidate must:

   1. (a) submit a completed and signed application;
   2. (b) be of good moral character as defined in the manual and by the ICB;
   3. (c) have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent;
   4. (d) be 18 years or older;
   5. (e) submit the appropriate certification examination application fees; and
   6. (f) pass the examinations in accordance with Section R993-300-304.
3. (3) Upon certification, the individual agrees to abide by NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct as written in the manual.

KEY: certification, interpreters

Date of Last Change: October 18, 2022

Notice of Continuation: September 16, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 35A-13-601 et seq.