Delaware § 5608 - Oath.
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§ 5608. Oath.
Upon appointment, the Board shall issue to each constable a commission and the constable so appointed shall, before acting or performing duties as a constable, take and subscribe, before any officer authorized by the laws of this State to administer oaths, the oath or affirmation prescribed by § 1 of Article XIV of the Constitution of Delaware. The oath or affirmation shall not be recorded at the recorder of deeds.
65 Del. Laws, c. 433, § 1; 67 Del. Laws, c. 351, § 7; 83 Del. Laws, c. 454, § 2;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 5608
What does Delaware Code § 5608 cover?
Section 5608 ("Oath.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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