(1)  An oath or affirmation in an action or proceeding may be administered in the following form:
     You do solemnly swear (or affirm) that the evidence you shall give in this issue (or matter) pending between ____ and ____ shall be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God (or, under the pains and penalties of perjury).

Terms Used In Utah Code 78B-1-143

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Person: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Swear: includes "affirm. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(2)  The person swearing or affirming shall express assent when addressed.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session

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