Bill > S858

This bill establishes a new Title 41A in the Revised Statutes concerning oaths and affidavits, consolidating and updating existing laws on the subject. It outlines the standard forms for oaths of office and allegiance, specifying who is required to take them, including elected and appointed officials across all branches of government, judges, and attorneys. The bill also details the solemnities of these oaths, allowing for affirmation as an alternative to swearing, and clarifies who is authorized to administer oaths, affirmations, and affidavits, expanding the list to include various state and local officials, commissioned military officers, and certified court reporters, while also specifying limitations for state investigators and county detectives. Furthermore, it addresses the formalities of oaths, affirmations, and affidavits, including provisions for those taken out of state, and allows for written certifications in place of oaths or affidavits. The bill also clarifies the process for signing and filing judicial oaths and mandates enrollment by county clerks, while also repealing numerous prior statutes related to oaths and affidavits to avoid redundancy.