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Every clerk and deputy, in addition to the oath prescribed by Section 228 of the Constitution, shall, before entering on the duties of his office, take the following oath in presence of the Circuit Court: “I, ․․․․․․․․․․, do swear that I will well and truly discharge the duties of the office of ․․․․․․․․․․ County Circuit Court clerk, according to the best of my skill and judgment, making the due entries and records of all orders, judgments, decrees, opinions and proceedings of the court, and carefully filing and preserving in my office all books and papers which come to my possession by virtue of my office; and that I will not knowingly or willingly commit any malfeasance of office, and will faithfully execute the duties of my office without favor, affection or partiality, so help me God.” The fact that the oath has been administered shall be entered on the record of the Circuit Court.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title IV. Judicial Branch § 30A.020.Oath of clerk and deputies - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-iv-judicial-branch/ky-rev-st-sect-30a-020/
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