5 ILCS 255/3

Current through Public Act 103-585
Section 5 ILCS 255/3 - Method for taking oath

Whenever any person shall be required to take an oath before he enters upon the discharge of any office, place or business, or on any other lawful occasion, it shall be lawful for any person empowered to administer the oath to administer it in the following form, to-wit: The person swearing shall, with his hand uplifted, swear by the ever-living God, and shall not be compelled to lay the hand on or kiss the gospels.

5 ILCS 255/3

R.S. 1874, p. 725.