Florida § 90.605 - Oath or affirmation of witness.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 90.605 — Oath or affirmation of witness., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 90.605. Oath or affirmation of witness.
(1) Before testifying, each witness shall declare that he or she will testify truthfully, by taking an oath or affirmation in substantially the following form: “Do you swear or affirm that the evidence you are about to give will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?” The witness’s answer shall be noted in the record. (2) In the court’s discretion, a child may testify without taking the oath if the court determines the child understands the duty to tell the truth or the duty not to lie.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 90.605 ("Oath or affirmation of witness.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. 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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