South Dakota Codified Laws 33-10-299. Administration of oaths necessary in performance of duties
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The following persons may administer oaths necessary in the performance of their duties:
(1) The president, military judge, and trial counsel for all general and special courts-martial;
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 33-10-299
- Deposition: An oral statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Such statements are often taken to examine potential witnesses, to obtain discovery, or to be used later in trial.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(2) The president and the counsel for the court of any court of inquiry;
(3) All officers designated to take a deposition;
(4) All persons detailed to conduct an investigation;
(5) All recruiting officers; and
(6) All other persons designated by regulations of the armed forces of the United States or by statute.
Source: SL 2012, ch 175, § 280.