Refugee Appeal Division Rules (SOR/2012-257)

Marginal note:Need for interpreter — person

• 59 (1) If a person who is the subject of an appeal needs an interpreter, the person must indicate the language and dialect, if any, to be interpreted in the appellant’s record if they are the appellant or in the respondent’s record if they are the respondent.

• Marginal note:Changing language of interpretation

  (2) A person who is the subject of an appeal may change the language and dialect, if any, that they specified under subrule (1), or if they had not indicated that an interpreter was needed, they may indicate that they need an interpreter, by notifying the Division in writing and indicating the language and dialect, if any, to be interpreted. The notice must be received by the Division no later than 20 days before the date fixed for the hearing.

• Marginal note:Need for interpreter — witness

  (3) If any party’s witness needs an interpreter for a hearing, the party must notify the Division in writing and specify the language and dialect, if any, to be interpreted. The notice must be received by the Division no later than 20 days before the date fixed for the hearing.

• Marginal note:Interpreter’s oath

  (4) The interpreter must take an oath or make a solemn affirmation to interpret accurately.