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Have one of the following certificates: a current certificate from the Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf, a general level interpreter proficiency certificate from the National Association of the Deaf, a comparable state certificate given be the commission of education, or a provisional certificate from the commissioner of education. 2. Successfully complete a training program by an accredited school. 3. Have a qualified interpreter as a mentor if the interpreter/transliterator is just provisionally certified. 4. Transliterators must have a current certificate from the national certifying association or a certificate from an equivalent state association. 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The law enforcement with the interpreter's assistance will explain reasons for detainment, procedures, and reasons for seized property. An interpreter needs to be provided by an arresting officer, sheriff, or other law enforcement official before interrogation or taking a person's statement. An interpreter should be appointed by the presiding judicial officer for a person who is deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing in preliminary proceedings and judicial proceedings. This law applies to all courts in the state and political subdivisions. MN Statute 611.32 and 611.34" , "dc.created":"2017-04-12T19:10:39.5970000Z" , "dc.modified":"2017-04-13T14:24:25.2761920Z" , "dc.language":"eng," , "field_tcmid":"tcm:1097-289545" , "field_title":"Right to an Interpreter During Arrest or Detainment" , "field_link_externallink":"https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=611.32" , "field_description":"Law enforcement must contact interpreter services immediately after the arrest of a person who is deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing and services should be provided at the place of detention. The law enforcement with the interpreter's assistance will explain reasons for detainment, procedures, and reasons for seized property. An interpreter needs to be provided by an arresting officer, sheriff, or other law enforcement official before interrogation or taking a person's statement. 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