A solemn affirmation shall be equivalent to an oath in all cases, unless otherwise expressly provided, and the word "oath" shall be deemed to include an affirmation and the word "swear" or "sworn" to be complied with if the person referred to make solemn affirmation.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 2. Common Law, Statutes, Legal Holidays, Definitions and Legal Capacity
Article 2. Legal Holidays; Special Memorial Days; Construction of Statutes; Definitions
§2-2-1. Legal Holidays; Official Acts or Court Proceedings
§2-2-1a. Special Memorial Days
§2-2-2. When Acts to Be Done Fall on Saturday, Sunday or Legal Holiday; Adjournments From Day to Day
§2-2-4. Month; Year; Fiscal Year
§2-2-5. Acts by Agent or Deputy
§2-2-7. Affirmation Equivalent to Oath
§2-2-8. Effect of Repeal or Expiration of Law
§2-2-9. Repeal of Repealing Act
§2-2-10. Rules for Construction of Statutes
§2-2-11. Repeal of Validating Statutes; Effect
§2-2-13. Official Business and Records of the State to Be in English; Exceptions; Definition