Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 38 - Trials. > Article 9 - Interpreters for Deaf, 38-9-1 through 38-9-10. > Section 38-9-10 - Privileged communication.

Section 38-9-10 - Privileged communication.

38-9-10. Privileged communication.

Whenever a deaf person communicates through an interpreter to any person under such circumstances that the communication would be privileged, and the deaf person could not be compelled to testify as to the communications, the privilege shall apply to the interpreter as well.