South Australian Current Regulations

INTERVENTION ORDERS (PREVENTION OF ABUSE) REGULATIONS 2011 - REG 4BA

4BA—Translation of recorded evidence (section 28A of Act)

        (1)         If a statement in recorded evidence is in a language other than English, that statement must be translated into English, either in the recording or in a transcript made at a later time.

        (2)         If a transcript is made in accordance with subregulation (1), the transcript must accompany the recorded evidence to which it relates if—

            (a)         the defendant elects to listen to or view the recorded evidence before it is admitted into evidence in proceedings; or

            (b)         the recorded evidence is admitted into evidence in proceedings.

        (3)         If a person translates a statement in recorded evidence in accordance with subregulation (1)—

            (a)         the person must state, in the form of an affidavit, that the statement was accurately translated into English; and

            (b)         if the recorded evidence is admitted into evidence in proceedings—the affidavit must accompany the recorded evidence.

        (4)         The Court may require that a translation made in accordance with subregulation (1) be verified (in such manner as the Court may direct) as an accurate translation of the relevant statement.