South Carolina Statutes
§ 14-7-1130 — Juror may take affirmation instead of oath.
South Carolina § 14-7-1130
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 14-7-1130 (2026).
Text
Any juror in any court of this State may make solemn and conscientious affirmation and declaration, according to the form of his religious belief or profession, as to any matter or thing whereof an oath is required and this affirmation and declaration must be held as valid and effectual as if the person had taken an oath on the Holy Bible.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 38-213; 1952 Code SECTION 38-213; 1942 Code SECTION 341; 1932 Code SECTION 341; Civ. P. '22 SECTION 297; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 3930; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 2827; G. S. 2174; R. S. 2303; 1721 (3) 281; 1986 Act No. 340, SECTION 3, eff March 10, 1986.
Nearby Sections
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§ 14-7-10
Rules of construction.§ 14-7-1030
Time for making objections to jurors.§ 14-7-1050
Impaneling jury; in court of common pleas.§ 14-7-1080
Effect of jury's delay in rendering verdict.§ 14-7-1100
Impaneling jury in criminal case.§ 14-7-1110
Peremptory challenges in criminal cases.§ 14-7-1120
Challenges and strikes of alternate jurors.§ 14-7-1130
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