Whenever any person is required to take or subscribe an oath, and in all cases where an oath is to be administered upon any lawful occasion, and the person has conscientious scruples against taking an oath, the person is permitted to make a solemn affirmation in lieu of an oath. Whenever any person is required to take an oath or affirmation, other than an oath for public office or position in accordance with section 24-12-101, the person shall take or subscribe the oath or affirmation in the manner specified in the particular law that imposes the requirement.
Source: R.S. p. 482, § 2. G.L. § 1926. G.S. § 2472. R.S. 08: § 4670. C.L. § 7959. CSA: C. 115, § 2. CRS 53: § 98-1-2. C.R.S. 1963: § 98-1-2. L. 72: p. 563, § 33. L. 2018: Entire section amended, (HB 18-1138), ch. 88, p. 692, § 3, effective August 8.
Cross references: (1) For perjury in the first degree, see § 18-8-502.
(2) For the legislative declaration in HB 18-1138, see section 1 of chapter 88, Session Laws of Colorado 2018.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 12 - Oaths and Affirmations
§ 24-12-101. Form of Oath or Affirmation for Public Office - Requirements for Oath or Affirmation
§ 24-12-102. Form of Oaths or Affirmations for Purposes Other Than Public Office
§ 24-12-103. Who May Administer Oaths or Affirmations
§ 24-12-104. Officers in Armed Forces Empowered to Perform Notarial Acts
§ 24-12-105. Appointees of Officers of Home Rule Cities and City and Counties
§ 24-12-106. False Swearing or Affirming, Perjury