Rule 2:507. Privileged Communications Involving Interpreters (derived from Code §§ 8.01-400.1, 19.2-164, and 19.2-164.1)

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Rule 2:507. PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS INVOLVING INTERPRETERS (derived from Code §§ 8.01-400.1, 19.2-164, and 19.2-164.1)

Whenever a deaf or non-English-speaking person communicates through an interpreter to any person under such circumstances that the communication would be privileged, and such person could not be compelled to testify as to the communications, the privilege shall also apply to the interpreter.

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Virginia has statutorily enacted a limited interpreter's privilege. This Rule combines...