Opinion
No. 07-11743.
June 7, 2010
ORDER
Before the Court is Plaintiff's motion for a foreign language interpreter [Docket #36]. Plaintiff is represented by counsel who took this case on a pro bono basis, at the request of the Court.
Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 43(d), Plaintiff's motion for a foreign language interpreter is GRANTED. For purposes of testimonial proceedings, as well as settlement conferences, Plaintiff may obtain an interpreter in the Iraqi/Arabic language at Court expense. The interpreter shall be paid at the rate applicable to interpreters under the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3600A, and the total cost shall not exceed the maximum for reimbursement of pro bono counsel's expenses from the Court's Non-Appropriated Fund ($2,000.00). Plaintiff's counsel shall submit a request for reimbursement, on a form provided by the Clerk's Office, within 30 days of entry of judgment.
IT IS SO ORDERED.