S.D. Codified Laws § 18-6-4

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 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.

SDCL 18-6-4

SL 2012, ch 257, § 4 (Supreme Court Rule 12-03), eff. July 1, 2012.