Virginia § 44-32.1 - Administration of oaths of office and enlistment
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 44-32.1 — Administration of oaths of office and enlistment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-32.1. Administration of oaths of office and enlistment
Any duly commissioned officer or warrant officer of the Virginia National Guard or any commissioned officer of any of the armed services of the United States may administer the oaths of office and enlistment to prospective officers and enlisted personnel desirous of becoming members of the Virginia National Guard and the National Guard of the United States. Any duly commissioned officer of the Virginia Defense Force, when called into service by the Governor, may administer oaths to prospective officers and enlisted personnel desirous of becoming members of the Virginia Defense Force.
1947, p. 143; Michie Suppl. 1948, § 2673(22a); 1958, c. 393; 1979, c. 647; 2011, cc. 572, 586.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 44-32.1
What does Code of Virginia § 44-32.1 cover?
Section 44-32.1 ("Administration of oaths of office and enlistment") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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