South Carolina Code 25-1-3125. Oath of trial counsel and reporter
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Terms Used In South Carolina Code 25-1-3125
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
When the oath or affirmation has been administered to the members of a general or special court-martial the president of the court shall administer to the trial counsel an oath in the following form: "Do you, A.B., swear (or affirm) that you will not divulge the findings or sentence of the court to any but the proper authority until they shall be duly disclosed by the same. So help you God." Every reporter of the proceedings of a court-martial shall, before entering upon his duties, make oath or affirmation in the following form: "Do you swear (or affirm) that you will faithfully perform the duties of reporter to this court. So help you God."