Any person required to take an oath pursuant to §§ 15-14-11, 23A-5-7, 23A-20-7, and 23A-25-5.1, who, having conscientious scruples against oath-taking, shall be allowed to make affirmation. Such person may also substitute the words, "under pains and penalties of perjury," for the words "so help you God."
S.D. Codified Laws § 23A-20-7.1
Affirmation permitted in lieu of oath
Source: SL 2007, ch 131, § 5.
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