Printable Format54-103. Persons having conscientious scruples may affirm. Any person having conscientious scruples against taking an oath, may affirm with like effect.
History: G.S. 1868, ch. 72, ยง 3; October 31; R.S. 1923, 54-103.
Law Review and Bar Journal References:
Perjury in Kansas, 13 W.L.J. 479, 483, 484 (1974).
Attorney General's Opinions:
Uniform electronic transaction act does not authorize the use of unsworn electronic digitally signed complaint or supporting affidavit; court rule exception. 2008-4.
CASE ANNOTATIONS
1. Person who refuses to affirm or be sworn incompetent witness. Mayberry v. Sivey, 18 Kan. 291, 295.
2. Prosecutor's comments regarding witness changing from oath at preliminary hearing to affirmation at trial reversible error. State v. Rodriquez-Garcia, 23 Kan. App. 2d 847, 852, 855, 937 P.2d 446 (1997).