Persons having conscientious scruples may affirm

54-103. Persons having conscientious scruples may affirm. Any person having conscientious scruples against taking an oath, may affirm with like effect. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 72, § 3; October 31; R.S. 1923, 54-103. Law Review and Bar Journal References: Perjury in Kansas, 13 W.L.J. 479, 483, 484 (1974). Attorney General's Opinions: Uniform electronic transaction act does not authorize the use of unsworn electronic digitally signed complaint or supporting affidavit; court rule exception. 2008-4. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Person who refuses to affirm or be sworn incompetent witness. Mayberry v. Sivey, 18 Kan. 291, 295. 2. Prosecutor's comments regarding witness changing from oath at preliminary hearing to affirmation at trial reversible error. State v. Rodriquez-Garcia, 23 Kan. App. 2d 847, 852, 855, 937 P.2d 446 (1997). Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026