Arizona § 26-1042 - Oaths
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 26-1042 — Oaths, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26-1042. Oaths
A. Before performing their respective duties, military judges, members of general and special courts-martial, trial counsel, assistant trial counsel, defense counsel, assistant or associate defense counsel, reporters and interpreters shall take an oath to perform their duties faithfully. The form of the oath, the time and place of taking the oath, the manner of recording the oath and whether the oath shall be taken for all cases in which these duties are to be performed or for a particular case shall be as prescribed in rules of the adjutant general. The rules may provide that an oath to perform faithfully duties as a military judge, trial counsel, assistant trial counsel, defense counsel or assistant or associate defense counsel may be taken at any time by any judge advocate or other person certified to be qualified or competent for the duty, and if such an oath is taken it need not again be taken at the time the judge advocate, or other person, is detailed to that duty.
B. Each witness before a court-martial shall be examined on oath.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 26-1042
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 26-1042 cover?
Section 26-1042 ("Oaths") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 26-1042?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 26-1042 apply to my situation?
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