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Wash. Rev. Code § 5.28.050 (2026)

Form of affirmation

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Any person who has conscientious scruples against taking an oath, may make his or her solemn affirmation, by assenting, when addressed, in the following manner: "You do solemnly affirm that," etc., as in RCW 5.28.020.
[ 2011 c 336 s 135; 2 H. C. s 1697; 1869 p 379 s 5; RRS s 1268.]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1978–1996 · leading case: Stiley v. Block, 925 P.2d 194 (Wash. 1996).
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Stiley v. Block, 925 P.2d 194 (Wash. 1996). · cites it 2× “86 Under RCW 5.28.050, persons may make affirmations if they have "conscientious scruples against taking an oath .”
In Re Est. of Nikiporez, 574 P.2d 1204 (Wash. Ct. App. 1978). · cites it 2× “060 provides in pertinent part, "Whenever an oath is required, an affirmation, as prescribed in RCW 5.28.050 is to be deemed equivalent thereto, .”
Stiley v. Block, 925 P.2d 194 (Wash. 1996). · cites it 2× “[86] Under RCW 5.28.050, persons may make affirmations if they have "conscientious scruples against taking an oath .”
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