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Law 101: Legal Guide for the Forensic Expert

Administering an Oath

The components of an affidavit that may be used as evidence instead of the witness's live testimony are:  
 

  1. The witness's promise that the statement is made truthfully.

  2. An acknowledgment that the witness is subject to penalties if the statement is untrue.

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