18-6-4. Validity of unsworn declaration.(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), if a law of this state requires or permits use of a sworn declaration, an unsworn declaration meeting the requirements of this chapter has the same effect as a sworn declaration.(b) This chapter does not apply to:(1)A deposition under §15-6-26;(2)An oath of office;(3)An oath required to be given before a specified official other than a notary public;(4)A declaration to be recorded pursuant to Title 43; or(5)An oath required by §29A-2-504. Source: SL 2012, ch 257, §4 (Supreme Court Rule 12-03), eff. July 1, 2012.
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