South Carolina § 14-7-1130 - Juror may take affirmation instead of oath.
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§ 14-7-1130. Juror may take affirmation instead of oath.
Any juror in any court of this State may make solemn and conscientious affirmation and declaration, according to the form of his religious belief or profession, as to any matter or thing whereof an oath is required and this affirmation and declaration must be held as valid and effectual as if the person had taken an oath on the Holy Bible.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 38-213; 1952 Code SECTION 38-213; 1942 Code SECTION 341; 1932 Code SECTION 341; Civ. P. '22 SECTION 297; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 3930; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 2827; G. S. 2174; R. S. 2303; 1721 (3) 281; 1986 Act No. 340, SECTION 3, eff March 10, 1986.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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