Can i inter pert for my 19 year old son who reads at a 3rd grade level in a court of law ?

Question

he does not understand a lot of things people say to him. his i.q. is very low . am i aloud to explain to him what people are saying . such as the judge , d.a. or even his lawyer so that he can understand everything . can i stand with him in court and tell him whats being said even if he is being held in jail. the prisoners are keep apart from everyone else.

Answer 1

He won't be reading in court. If you are not a licensed interpreter, you would not be allowed to do this and perhaps not because you are related.

Answer 2

I found your question confusing. Please rewrite and repost your question. Thank you, I appreciate your participation.

Answer 3

I have a learning disabled son, and I know what you mean by being able to explain things to him that other persons don't.  I always had to "drop down" to easier words to get concepts understood.

I don't think you would be allowed to do this in a court situation, because the whole idea is that he legally is an adult, and HAS to be able to comprehend and make his choices.

If he has a lawyer.. this absolutely is something that the lawyer has to understand.  It is possible that your son isn't competent to stand trial, and the lawyer is who can help figure if that is the situation.  

Answer 4

Generally, no.

An interpreter must be certified, registered, and otherwise approved to act as an interpreter in a court.

If he cannot communicate with the ordinary assistance of a court interpreter, he is not competent to act as a witness or to stand trial, and there should be no reason for him to be addressing the court.

If he reads at a third grade level, he should be able to communicate without your participation.  The court should be informed of his disability (if there is a disability) and will take that into consideration.  If he is mentally disabled, he is probably not competent to stand trial, but this will need to be assessed.