THE COURT INTERPRETER REVIEWS ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS VERIFIED COMPLETE DOCUMENT an interpreter is interpreting for the defendant in the witness stand. At some point, he/she realizes an interpretation error was made earlier in the testimony. The interpreter should immediately inform the court of the error In a criminal proceeding, which party has the burden of proof prosecution If a witness uses a term an interpreter is unfamiliar with, the interpreter should inform the court of the problem and ask for permission to consult a dictionary or inquire with the witness when an attorney cites points and authorities, he/she tells the court what precedent decisions it must follow in deciding the caseIf counsel mistakes the facts, the interpreter should interpret the misstatement because it could be a on purpose mistake If defendant ask what the consequences are for pleading guilty, the interpreter must refer the question to the attorney The interpreter is free to speak with any member of the jury when jury has been dismissed A defendant who represents himself/herself is designated pro se Counts in an indictment or information are the allegations of distinct separate offensesAt a preliminary hearing the judge may not determine the guilt