ede32320_omplaints_against_interpreters__Outcome
[Date] 08/12 [Summary of complaint] Party filed complaint against interpreter for allegedly breaching confidentiality regarding information obtained during an interpreting assignment and for not disclosing the interpreter's familiarity with the parties and family members. [Relevant rule(s)] SCR 63.03 Impartiality and Avoidance of Conflict of Interest [Outcome] 
No merit was found regarding the breach of confidentiality allegation. A review of the court transcript determined that the interpreter did violate the Code of Ethics by not disclosing to the court on the record the interpreter’s familiarity with the parties. Interpreter was required to retake the Ethics portion of orientation.
Wisconsin Court System - Complaints against interpreters
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