Indiana Code 35-33-8.5-3. Recognizances; sureties; affidavit of qualifications
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Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-33-8.5-3
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- Oath: includes "affirmation" and "to swear" includes to "affirm". See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
Sec. 3. A court or officer required to take or accept any bail or recognizance or to approve the sureties offered on any bond or recognizance in any case of a criminal nature, may require any person offered as surety thereon to make affidavit of the person’s qualifications or to be examined orally under oath touching the same, and such court or officer may take such affidavit or administer such oath.
As added by P.L.5-1988, SEC.180.