Georgia § 17-8-52 - Oath to be administered to witnesses.
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§ 17-8-52. Oath to be administered to witnesses.
The following oath shall be administered to witnesses in criminal cases: "Do you solemnly swear or affirm that the evidence you shall give to the court and jury in the matter now pending before the court shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? So help you God." Any oath given that substantially complies with the language in this Code section shall subject the witness to the provisions of Code Section 16-10-70. (Laws 1833, Cobb's 1851 Digest, p. 836; Code 1863, § 4537; Code 1868, § 4557; Code 1873, § 4651; Code 1882, § 4651; Penal Code 1895, § 980; Penal Code 1910, § 1006; Code 1933, § 38-1702; Ga. L. 1997, p. 1499, § 2.) Cross references. - Perjury and related offenses, § 16-10-70 et seq.
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Section 17-8-52 ("Oath to be administered to witnesses.") is part of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the codified statutory law of Georgia. 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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