These are basic guidlines, each situations requires interpreter's jugdement as well.
Interpreter/transliterators shall render the message faithfully, always conveying the content and spirit of the speaker using language most readily understood by the person whom they serve.
Interpreters/transliterators shall not counsel, advise, or interject personal opinions.
Interpreters/transliterators shall accept assignments using discretion with regard to skill, setting, and the consumers involved.
Interpreters/transliterators shall request compensation for services in a professional and judicious manner.
Interpreters/transliterators shall function in a manner appropriate to the situation.
Interpreters/transliterators shall strive to further knowledge and skills through participation in workshops, professional meetings, interaction with professional colleagues and reading of current literature in the field.
Interpreters/transliterators, by virtue of membership in or certification by the rid inc., shall strive to maintain high professional standards in compliance with the code of ethics.
Taken from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), Inc. 1980
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