If the defendant is deaf, the presiding judge will automatically appoint a sign language interpreter or any qualified person who has mastered a language or method of communicating with the deaf to assist him or her during the trial. The latter shall take an oath to assist the justice system in honour and conscience.
The president may also decide to use any technical device enabling communication with the deaf person.
If the accused can read and write, the president may also communicate with him or her in writing.
The other provisions of the previous article shall apply.
The president may proceed in the same way with witnesses or civil parties who are deaf.