a) These rules shall apply to all persons who are enrolled as Certified or Registered Courtroom Interpreters, or who have been granted the temporary credential of Provisional Status Interpreters under the rules of the Board of Examiners of Certified Courtroom Interpreters (hereinafter “the Board”) (20 O.S. Ch. 23, App. 2). All of the foregoing persons are collectively referred to in these rules as “interpreters” or “courtroom interpreters” and use herein of the terms “certificate” or “enrollment” shall also collectively refer to a court interpreter's status as a Certified Courtroom Interpreter or Registered Courtroom Interpreter or other official authorization to practice court interpreting in Oklahoma.

b) The Board designates and authorizes the Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts to receive and accept on behalf of the Board any notice, submission or other correspondence referenced in these Rules.