Colorado § 13-90-117.5 - Oath or affirmation taken by a child.
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§ 13-90-117.5. Oath or affirmation taken by a child.
In lieu of an oath or affirmation, any child who testifies in any proceeding pursuant to section 13-90-106 (1)(b)(II) shall be asked the following: "Do you promise to tell the truth?". The court, in its discretion, may accept any indication of assent to this question by the child.
Source: L. 90: Entire section added, p. 985, § 4, effective April 24.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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