Section 1704 - Continuing education - ExemptionsA. Every registered or certified courtroom interpreter shall annually complete at least eight (8) hours of continuing education approved by the State Board of Examiners of Courtroom Interpreters, which shall include at least two (2) hours which relate to Oklahoma court rules and procedures or interpreter ethics.B. A certified courtroom interpreter is exempt from the requirement of subsection A of this section if the interpreter verifies under oath to the State Board of Examiners of Certified Courtroom Interpreters that such person:1. Is a member of the armed forces on full-time active duty which has prevented the court interpreter from completing continuing education during the calendar year for which the interpreter or translator seeks an exemption; or2. Has provided written verification by a licensed physician that a medical condition has prevented the court interpreter from working in such capacity and completing continuing education for the calendar year for which the interpreter seeks an exemption.Okla. Stat. tit. 20, § 1704
Amended by Laws 2019 , c. 288, s. 4, eff. 11/1/2019.Added by Laws 2005 , SB 779, c. 427, §4, eff. 11/1/2005.