Section 18-3-5 - Affirmation in lieu of oath.
18-3-5. Affirmation in lieu of oath. Persons conscientiously opposed to swearing may affirm, and shall be subject to the penalties of perjury as in case of swearing.
Source: SL 1867-8, ch 23, § 3; PolC 1877, ch 20, § 2; CL 1887, § 488; RPolC 1903, § 727; RC 1919, § 5252; SDC 1939, § 48.0803.