Raises the minimum fee for temporary interpreters

This bill increases the minimum daily pay for temporary court interpreters from $25 to $110 and requires town and village courts to share the cost of these fees. It directly affects judges, court clerks, and the interpreters who provide language services in New York courts. Under the new rules, the county covers the base payment, while any amount exceeding $110 per day is paid by the local town or village where the court sits. The legislation also clarifies that temporary interpreters must file an oath of office before working and ensures that deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals, witnesses, and victims receive interpretation services in legal proceedings.