s 29.01
In forceWhen affidavit may be sworn or affirmed
Chapter 2Original jurisdiction—proceedings generally
Part 29Evidence
Division 29.1Affidavits
29.01 When affidavit may be sworn or affirmed
An affidavit may be sworn or affirmed before or after the proceeding starts.
Note 1:
Sections 21 and 23 of the Evidence Act 1995 allow a witness in a proceeding to choose whether to take an oath or affirmation.
Note 2:
Section 45 of the Act provides the persons before whom an affidavit may be sworn. See also section 186 of the Evidence Act 1995.
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