Indiana Code 33-43-1-1. Practice of law by attorneys; officer of the court
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Sec. 1. (a) A person, before proceeding to discharge the duties of an attorney, shall take an oath to:
(2) faithfully and honestly discharge the duties of an attorney at law.
(1) support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Indiana; and
Terms Used In Indiana Code 33-43-1-1
- Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- Oath: includes "affirmation" and "to swear" includes to "affirm". See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(b) The oath taken under subsection (a) must be entered in the order book of the court.
(c) A duly sworn attorney who is not otherwise disqualified to practice law is an officer of the court.
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-21-1-1.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.346.