Affirmation permitted in lieu of oath.

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23A-20-7.1. Affirmation permitted in lieu of oath.

Any person required to take an oath pursuant to §§15-14-11, 23A-5-7, 23A-20-7, and 23A-25-5.1, who, having conscientious scruples against oath-taking, shall be allowed to make affirmation. Such person may also substitute the words, "under pains and penalties of perjury," for the words "so help you God."

Source: SL 2007, ch 131, §5.


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