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'''Swearing in''' in the process of holding witnesses accountable for their official statements, as in a court proceeding such as a criminal or civil trial. While a witness is sworn in, everything they say must be true, or else they can be charged with [[perjury]]. | '''Swearing in''' in the process of holding witnesses accountable for their official statements, as in a court proceeding such as a criminal or civil trial. While a witness is sworn in, everything they say must be true, or else they can be charged with [[perjury]]. | ||
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| + | In Christian countries such as the U.S., a witness will place one hand on the Bible and raise the other hand. The oath taken is, | ||
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| + | :Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth (so help you God)? | ||
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| + | The answer is, | ||
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| + | :I do. | ||
Revision as of 01:05, November 15, 2007
Swearing in in the process of holding witnesses accountable for their official statements, as in a court proceeding such as a criminal or civil trial. While a witness is sworn in, everything they say must be true, or else they can be charged with perjury.
In Christian countries such as the U.S., a witness will place one hand on the Bible and raise the other hand. The oath taken is,
- Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth (so help you God)?
The answer is,
- I do.