New Jersey § 38a:5-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 38a:5-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38a:5-2.
Except when a comparable oath is subscribed to under Federal laws or regulations,
every officer shall take and subscribe to the following oath of office: “I ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United
States and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey against all enemies, foreign
and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I
will obey the orders of the President of the United States and of the Governor of
the State of New Jersey; that I make this obligation freely, without any mental reservation
or purpose of evasion, and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of
the office of ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ in the ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ upon which I am about to enter, so help me God.”
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 38a:5-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 38a:5-2 cover?
Section 38a:5-2 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 38a:5-2?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 38a:5-2" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Jersey official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Jersey attorney.
How does New Jersey § 38a:5-2 apply to my situation?
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