Court Interpreter in Court System

Abstract

<jats:p>The goal of the research is a study of legal basis for court interpreter's activity, exposure and analysis of problems. The research deals with the detailed study of legal basis for court interpreter's activity, reveals the topical issues in the there of court interpreting and provides analysis of these issues and suggestions. In Latvia there is no certain definition of court interpreter. In Latvia there is no institute of sworn interpreter. In Latvia there is no normative regulation stipulating the professional activity of a court interpreter. The research has a practical importance as it provides solutions for improvement of court interpreter's work to be introduced in the Latvian normative regulation.</jats:p>