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I agree with Jillo. They are only obligated to provide an interpreter for someone who actually is directly involved with the case.
I've watched several trails myself (when I was trying to decide if I wanted to major in pre-law or not) and paid for the interpreters myself. She didn't stand by the judges...she sat close to me. After a few times, the judge did call me to come up and talk to him. I thought I was in trouble or something. I came up there and he asked me what was going on. I explained to him that I was considering majoring in pre-law but wanted to see the courtroom action and how it works, etc. Since I was deaf, I needed an interpreter. He smiled and said, "Wow! You're welcome to my courtroom anytime." I showed up several weeks...but this time it wasn't to observe. I had a speeding ticket. "Gulp."
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