Sec. 1434. Every person conscientiously opposed to taking an oath may, instead of swearing, solemnly and sincerely affirm, under the pains and penalties of perjury.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.1434
Opposition to oath; affirmation
Applied in 5 court decisions — leading case 277 Mich. App. 366 - Donkers v. Kovach (2008)
Most recently applied in People v. Putman (February 2015)
1961, Act 236, Eff
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