Authority to administer oaths and act as notary public.

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(a) The following persons may administer oaths for the purposes of military administration, including military justice:

(1) a judge advocate;

(2) a summary court-martial;

(3) the adjutant general and assistant adjutant generals;

(4) a commanding officer of the militia;

(5) a person authorized by federal or state statute or regulation or by regulations of the armed forces of the United States or the state to administer oaths or act as a notary public.

(b) The following persons may administer oaths necessary in the performance of their duties:

(1) the president, military judge, and trial counsel for general and special courts-martial;

(2) an officer designated to take a deposition;

(3) a person detailed to conduct an investigation;

(4) a recruiting officer;

(5) a person authorized by federal or state statute or regulation or by regulations of the armed forces of the United States to administer oaths or act as a notary public.

(c) The person's signature without seal, together with the title of the person's office, is prima facie evidence of the person's authority to administer oaths and act as a notary public under this section.


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