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HRS §621-12

Who can give the oath to witnesses

This section says that any court or person allowed to hear evidence can give witnesses a specific oath or affirmation. The oath asks witnesses to promise to tell the whole truth. It applies to witnesses who are legally called to testify.

courts

The statute, as written — Oath; affirmation

Every court and person having authority to hear, receive, and examine evidence may administer the following oath-affirmation to all witnesses legally called before them: Do you solemnly swear or affirm that the testimony you are about to give will be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth?
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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