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 also applies to the interpreter.

Committee Notes

Adopted and promulgated by Order dated June 1, 2012; effective July 1, 2012 . Last amended by Order dated November 13, 2020; effective July 1, 2021.