1-6-104. Affirmation or declaration in lieu of oath
1-6-104. Affirmation or declaration in lieu of oath. Any person who desires it may instead of taking an oath make a solemn affirmation or declaration by assenting when addressed with “You do solemnly affirm (or declare), etc.”, as provided in 1-6-102. History: En. Sec. 362, p. 118, Bannack Stat.; en. Sec. 420, p. 219, L. 1867; re-en. […]
1-6-105. Unsworn declarations — penalty of perjury
1-6-105. Unsworn declarations — penalty of perjury. (1) Whenever, under any law of this state or under any rule, order, or requirement made under the law of this state, any matter is required or permitted to be supported, evidenced, established, or proved by a person’s sworn written declaration, verification, certificate, oath, or affidavit, the matter may […]
1-6-101. Officers who may administer oaths
1-6-101. Officers who may administer oaths. Every court, judge, clerk of any court, justice, notary public, and officer or person authorized to take testimony in any action or proceeding or to decide upon evidence has power to administer oaths or affirmations. History: En. Sec. 360, p. 118, Bannack Stat.; re-en. Sec. 418, p. 219, L. 1867; re-en. […]
1-6-102. Form of ordinary oath
1-6-102. Form of ordinary oath. An oath or affirmation in an action or proceeding may be administered by the person who swears or affirms expressing that person’s assent when addressed with “You do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be) that the evidence you will give in this issue (or matter), pending between …. […]
1-6-103. Variation of oath to suit witness’s belief
1-6-103. Variation of oath to suit witness’s belief. The court shall vary the mode of swearing or affirming to accord with the witness’s beliefs whenever it is satisfied that the witness has a distinct mode of swearing or affirming. History: En. Sec. 3432, C. Civ. Proc. 1895; re-en. Sec. 8051, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 10695, R.C.M. […]