1A defendant who does not know Albanian language, is entitled to be assisted by an interpreter, free of charge, to understand the charge and follow actions where he takes part. If the defendant declares that he knows Albanian language, he may waive from such right.
2The proceeding authority shall also appoint an interpreter when a written document must be translated into a foreign language, as well as in the cases referred to in article 107 of this Code.
3An interpreter shall be appointed even if the court, the prosecutor or the judicial police officer, know the language to be translated.
4The provisions on the appointment of the interpreter for the defendant shall also apply to the
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