South Dakota statute

SDCL § 23A-20-7.1 — Affirmation permitted in lieu of oath

Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)

Part of Chapter 20: (Rule 24) The Trial Jury, South Dakota Codified Laws.

Full text of SDCL § 23A-20-7.1

Statutory text current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of South Dakota.

SDCL § 23A-20-7.1Primary source, current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)

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."

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