BULGARIA - PENAL PROCEDURE CODE

Part one. GENERAL RULES

Chapter two. FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES

Art. 21. (1) The penal procedure shall be conducted in the Bulgarian language.

(2) The persons, who do not speak Bulgarian language, may use either their native or another language. In such case, an interpreter shall be appointed.

BULGARIA - PENAL PROCEDURE CODE

Part two. EVIDENCING

Chapter fourteen. METHODS OF EVIDENCING

Section II. Interrogation

Art. 142. (1) Where the accused does not speak Bulgarian, an interpreter shall be appointed.

(2) Persons referred to in Art. 148, Para 1, items 1 – 3 shall not act as interpreters.

(3) In case of non-appearance or refusal to perform the task assigned, the interpreter shall be liable as provided under Art. 149, Para 5.

(4) Where the accused is deaf or dumb, an interpreter of information shall be appointed.

(5) The provisions of Para 2 and 3 shall apply accordingly to the interpreters of information.