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Massachusetts General Laws Part I. Administration of the Government (Ch. 1-182) Ch. 33A, § 136

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Article 136. Authority to administer oaths and to act as notary.

(a) The following persons may administer oaths for the purposes of military administration, including military justice:

(1) judge advocates;

(2) summary courts-martial;

(3) adjutants, assistant adjutants, acting adjutants and personnel adjutants;

(4) commanding officers of the naval militia; and

(5) all other persons designated by regulations of the armed forces of the United States or by law.

(b) The following persons may administer oaths necessary in the performance of their duties:

(1) the president, military judges and trial counsel for all general and special courts-martial;

(2) the president and the counsel for the court of any court of inquiry;

(3) officers designated to take a deposition;

(4) persons detailed to conduct an investigation;

(5) recruiting officers; and

(6) all other persons designated by regulations of the Armed Forces of the United States or by law.

(c) The signature without seal of the person, together with the title of the person's office, shall be prima facie evidence of the person's authority.

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