Indiana § 5-4-1-2 - Endorsement
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 5-4-1-2 — Endorsement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-4-1-2. Endorsement
Sec. 2. (a) The oath required by section 1 of this chapter, except in the case of a notary public or in those cases specified in section 3 of this chapter, shall be endorsed on or attached to the:
(1) commission;
(2) certificate if a certificate was issued under IC 3-10-7-34, IC 3-12-4, or IC 3-12-5; or
(3) certificate of appointment pro tempore under IC 3-13-11-11;
signed by the person taking the oath, and certified to by the officer before whom the oath was taken, who shall also deliver to the person taking the oath a copy of the oath.
(b) A copy of the oath of office of a prosecuting attorney shall be attached to the commission of the prosecuting attorney.
Formerly: Acts 1852, 1RS, c.13, s.2. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.23, SEC.1; P.L.49-1989, SEC.3; P.L.10-1992, SEC.26; P.L.3-1993, SEC.240; P.L.3-1997, SEC.416; P.L.176-1999, SEC.121; P.L.55-2022, SEC.1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 5-4-1-2
What does Indiana Code § 5-4-1-2 cover?
Section 5-4-1-2 ("Endorsement") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. 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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