Ariz. R. Evid. 603

As amended through December 6, 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.

Ariz. R. Evi. 603

Amended Oct. 19, 1988, effective 11/1/1988; 9/8/2011, effective 1/1/2012.

COMMENT TO 2012 AMENDMENT

The language of Rule 603 has been amended to conform to the federal restyling of the Evidence Rules to make them more easily understood and to make style and terminology consistent throughout the rules. These changes are intended to be stylistic only. There is no intent to change any result in any ruling on evidence admissibility.

HISTORICAL NOTE

Source:

Federal Rules of Evidence, Rule 603.