18-3-5. Affirmation in lieu of oath.
Persons conscientiously opposed to swearing may affirm, and shall be subject to the penalties of perjury as in case of swearing.
Source: SL 1867-8, ch 23, §3; PolC 1877, ch 20, §2; CL 1887, §488; RPolC 1903, §727; RC 1919, §5252; SDC 1939, §48.0803.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 18 - Oaths and Acknowledgments
Chapter 03 - Administration Of Oaths
Section 18-3-1 - Officers authorized to administer oaths.
Section 18-3-3 - Form of jurat for affidavit by person in military service.
Section 18-3-4 - Persons entitled to use military service provisions.
Section 18-3-5 - Affirmation in lieu of oath.
Section 18-3-6 - Fee not charged for administration of oath by public officer.