In re Yovanny L.

*895OPINION OF THE COURT

Sidney Gribetz, J.

This case presents the issue of the accuracy of translations by court interpreters and its impact on the integrity and orderly progress of judicial proceedings. It is an issue that jurists are frequently sensitive to as many hearings and trials in our multicultural society involve parties or witnesses who do not speak English, and these hearings proceed with the assistance of court-appointed interpreters. While interpreters are used on an almost daily basis in our courts, this issue rarely comes to the forefront to be subject to assessment and review.

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