Sec. 1. (a) A person, before proceeding to discharge the duties of an attorney, shall take an oath to:
(1) support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Indiana; and
(2) faithfully and honestly discharge the duties of an attorney at law.
(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.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 33. Courts and Court Officers
Chapter 1. Practice of Law by Attorneys
33-43-1-1. Practice of Law by Attorneys; Officer of the Court
33-43-1-5. Written Authority of Party Prerequisite to Certain Judgments
33-43-1-6. Requiring Attorney to Prove Authority
33-43-1-7. Appearance of Attorney Without Authority; Relief of Party
33-43-1-8. Deceit or Collusion of Attorney; Penalty
33-43-1-9. Refusal to Deliver Over Money or Papers; Contempt