Table 17: Performance of interpreters during trial proceedings (Courts in the Southeast ) Performance of interpreters during trial proceedings Satisfactory Mixed Unsatisfactory Courts in the Southeast (September 2007 – November 2008) Bender Court of Appeals Anenii Noi District Court 100% 0% 0% 57% 27% 16% Căuşeni District Court 0% 0% 100% Ştefan Vodă District Court 100% 0% 0 Monitors observed that many interpreters behaved������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������� inappropriate����������������������� ly��������������������� . In many instances, interpreters engaged in discussions with other trial participants, neglecting their��������������� interpreting��. In a few cases interpreters refused to interpret everything to the defendant, saying ������ ,����� “���� Y��� ou have a lawyer so let him translate for you.” In some cases interpreters left the hearing without notice. As the ultimate guardian of procedural fairness, the judge should make sure that translation is adequate. In a few instances judges legitimately reprimanded interpreters for poor interpretation. Judges should be encouraged to exercise this prerogative more frequently. Sometimes interpreters responded impolitely, replying they knew what they had to do. Such instances not only emphasize the problems with interpretation, but also compromise the judge’s authority and ������������������������������������ the �������������������������������� perception of the �������������� judiciary�. 48