Deaf Persons; right enumerated, 5-1-109

In all civil or criminal cases in which a deaf or mute person is a part or in a grand jury proceeding where the person is a witness, the judge shall, upon petition, appoint a qualified interpreter to assist the court and deaf person during the proceedings. The cost of the interpreter may be assessed as court costs. When a person either waives his rights or the interrogation is conducted entiredly in writing, he shall not be required to submit to interrogation or make a statement unless the interpreter is present. The interpreter appointed under this statute shall serve both the deaf or mute person and the court, shall in no way offer legal counsel, advise or assist the deaf person or mute person.