Modifies provisions relating to fees and expenses for an interpreter or translator in certain proceedings

HB 182 modifies how interpreter and translator fees are handled in court proceedings. It requires courts to approve reasonable fees and travel expenses (capped at state rates) for interpreters, excluding travel time compensation. For criminal cases, the state covers these costs from designated funds; in all other cases, courts can order parties to pay these fees directly or require deposits upfront. This directly affects individuals needing interpretation services in court, including criminal defendants, witnesses, and other parties in civil cases.