Florida legal term
Oath in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Oath” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “Oath” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Oath” includes affirmation or any other form of attestation required or authorized by law by which a person acknowledges that he or she is bound in conscience or law to testify truthfully in an official proceeding or other official matter. (Fla. Stat. § 837.011)
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