Kentucky Statutes 29A.300 – Oath to petit jury
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The court shall swear the petit jurors using substantially the following oath: “Do you swear or affirm that you will impartially try the case between the parties and give a true verdict according to the evidence and the law, unless dismissed by the court?”.
Effective: January 2, 1978
History: Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 449, sec. 12, effective October 1, 1982. — Created 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 22, sec. 41, effective January 2, 1978.
Effective: January 2, 1978
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 29A.300
- Court: means a Circuit or District Court of this Commonwealth and includes any judge of these courts. See Kentucky Statutes 29A.010
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
History: Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 449, sec. 12, effective October 1, 1982. — Created 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 22, sec. 41, effective January 2, 1978.