§621-12

Oath; affirmation

Procedure & records · Chapter 621 — Evidence and Witnesses, Generally

Every court and person having authority to hear, receive, and examine evidence may administer the following oath-affirmation to all witnesses legally called before them: Do you solemnly swear or affirm that the testimony you are about to give will be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth? [L 1876, c 32, §48; RL 1925, §2614; RL 1935, §3821; RL 1945, §9832; RL 1955, §222-12; HRS §621-12; am L 1972, c 104, §1(g); am L 1973, c 155, §1]

Source / Amendment history

[L 1876, c 32, §48; RL 1925, §2614; RL 1935, §3821; RL 1945, §9832; RL 1955, §222-12; HRS §621-12; am L 1972, c 104, §1(g); am L 1973, c 155, §1]

Cross references, commentary & case notes

Cross References Oaths, generally, see §1-21. Rules of Court As to acceptance of affirmation in lieu of oath, see HRCP rule 43(d); DCRCP rule 43(d). Case Notes The judicial oath in common use is a legal oath. 8 H. 259 (1891).

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