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?
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