# La. Ch. Code art. 115: Oath or affirmation in juvenile proceedings

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_LA_Cchildrens-code_A115

## Section

- **Citation:** La. Ch. Code art. 115
- **Heading:** Oath or affirmation in juvenile proceedings
- **Jurisdiction:** Louisiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** LA Code / Code childrens-code / Article 115

## Text

A. Witnesses shall swear or affirm to speak the truth and nothing but the truth.

B. A child witness need not be placed under oath or be required to make an affirmation if the court can otherwise assure that the child understands his obligation to speak the truth.

Acts 1991, No. 235, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.

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