La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 14
This is the official text of La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 14, part of Louisiana’s Code of Criminal Procedure — sets the procedural rules for criminal cases in Louisiana.
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Oath or affirmation in criminal proceedings; witness
Official statutory text
A. If a person refuses to take an oath or to make a sworn statement or affidavit required in connection with any criminal proceedings, he may affirm in lieu of swearing, and his affirmation shall fulfill the requirement and shall have the same legal effect as an oath, sworn statement, or affidavit.
B. Before testifying every witness shall be required to declare that he will testify truthfully, by oath or affirmation administered in a form calculated to awaken his conscience and impress his mind with his duty to do so.
Acts 1988, No. 515, ยง3, eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
B. Before testifying every witness shall be required to declare that he will testify truthfully, by oath or affirmation administered in a form calculated to awaken his conscience and impress his mind with his duty to do so.
Acts 1988, No. 515, ยง3, eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
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