Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 204. JUDICIAL SYSTEM GENERAL PROVISIONS |
PART VII. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF PENNSYLVANIA COURTS |
Chapter 221. COURT INTERPRETERS FOR PERSONS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY AND FOR PERSONS WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING |
SubChapter 3. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS…301 |
Section 305. Criminal Background Check
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All interpreters who have satisfactorily completed the oral proficiency requirements shall be subject to a criminal background check performed through the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts. The following constitute grounds for failing the background check:
(a) conviction of any type of felony or a misdemeanor involving fraud, dishonesty, corruption, moral turpitude or false statements; or
(b) any conviction related to ethical violations and the functions and duties of a court interpreter.