All persons shall be equal before the law and in the administration of justice. A person's rights may not be restricted or he may not be granted any privileges on the basis of his or her sex, race, nationality, language, origin, social status, religion, convictions or opinions.

Court proceedings in the Republic of Lithuania shall be conducted in the state language. Persons who do not know the Lithuanian language shall be guaranteed the right to participate in court proceedings through the interpreter. This right shall also be guaranteed to persons who do not know the Lithuanian language and wish to speak during court proceedings in their native language or any other language designated by them.
The costs of interpreter's services shall be covered from the state budget.

ALGIRDAS BRAZAUSKAS

PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC

Source: Legal Information Center at the Ministry of Justice
http://www.litlex.lt/Litlex/Eng/Frames/Laws/Fr_laws.htm