Alabama § 12-21-83 Validity of Unsworn Declaration

Alabama Statutes

§ 12-21-83 — Validity of Unsworn Declaration

Alabama § 12-21-83

JurisdictionAlabama

Title 12Courts

Ch. 21Evidence and Witnesses

Art. 1General Provisions

Div. 1Evidence

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Ala. Code § 12-21-83 (2026).

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(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 subdivision has the same effect as a sworn declaration.

(b)This subdivision does not apply to:

(1)a deposition;

(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 35;

(5)an oath required by Sections 43-8-132 and 43-8-133; or

(6)a durable power of attorney executed pursuant to Chapter 1 of Title 26.

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(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 subdivision has the same effect as a sworn declaration.
(b) This subdivision does not apply to:
(1) a deposition;
(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 35;
(5) an oath required by Sections 43-8-132 and 43-8-133; or
(6) a durable power of attorney executed pursuant to Chapter 1 of Title 26.