Del. R. Evid. 603

As amended through December 15, 2023

Rule 603 - Oath or Affirmation to Testify Truthfully

Before testifying, a witness must give an oath or affirmation to testify truthfully. It must be in a form designed to impress that duty on the witness's conscience.

Del. R. Evid. 603

Amended November 28, 2017, effective 1/1/2018.

Comment

This rule tracks F.R.E. 603.

See 10 Del. C. §§5321-5324 for the usual forms of oaths.

This rule provides additional leeway to the court to prescribe a form of oath which may not be covered by, or be consistent with, 10 Del. C. §§5321-5324.

D.R.E. 603 was amended in 2017 in response to the 2011 restyling of the Federal Rules of Evidence. The amendment is intended to be stylistic only. There is no intent to change any result in ruling on evidence admissibility.