Family Court Act § 152 · Part 5. General Powers
Power to administer oaths
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§ 152. Power to administer oaths. (a) Each family court judge may administer oaths and take acknowledgments, and may designate an official of his court so to do.
(b) In conducting a hearing under this act, a judge may dispense with the formality of placing a minor under oath before taking his testimony.
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- Law content up to date as of August 21, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
- Official file
- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/FCT152
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