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La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 1633
Oath or affirmation of witnesses; refusal to testify
A. Before testifying, every witness shall be required to declare that he will testify truthfully, by oath or affirmation administered in a form calculated to awaken his conscience and impress his mind with his duty to do so.
B. A witness who appears but refuses to testify without proper cause shall be considered in contempt of court.
History
Amended by Acts 1988, No. 515, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
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- legis.la.gov
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- 2026-09-15
- Edition
- 2026-09-15
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