U.S. v. KATTOM, 4:13MJ6022-02-BD. (2013)
Court: District Court, E.D. Arkansas
Number: infdco20130628862
Visitors: 4
Filed: Jun. 27, 2013
Latest Update: Jun. 27, 2013
Summary: ORDER BETH DEERE, Magistrate Judge. Defendant Amjad Kattom appeared before the Court on June 26, 2013, for his initial appearance hearing. Defendant's native language is Arabic. He is not well versed in the English language and is unable to fully understand the legal proceedings being conducted. Defendant and his counsel request the assistance of an interpreter to enable Defendant to communicate with and comprehend the presiding judicial officers and other parties at all proceedings conducted
Summary: ORDER BETH DEERE, Magistrate Judge. Defendant Amjad Kattom appeared before the Court on June 26, 2013, for his initial appearance hearing. Defendant's native language is Arabic. He is not well versed in the English language and is unable to fully understand the legal proceedings being conducted. Defendant and his counsel request the assistance of an interpreter to enable Defendant to communicate with and comprehend the presiding judicial officers and other parties at all proceedings conducted i..
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ORDER
BETH DEERE, Magistrate Judge.
Defendant Amjad Kattom appeared before the Court on June 26, 2013, for his initial appearance hearing. Defendant's native language is Arabic. He is not well versed in the English language and is unable to fully understand the legal proceedings being conducted. Defendant and his counsel request the assistance of an interpreter to enable Defendant to communicate with and comprehend the presiding judicial officers and other parties at all proceedings conducted in court.
The Court therefore directs that an interpreter be appointed, pursuant to Rule 28 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. The Clerk is directed to appoint a qualified interpreter to assist the Defendant, counsel, and the court at any and all court proceedings in this case.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Source: Leagle
