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Part 3Promissory oaths and affirmations

18Judicial oath

The oath in this Act referred to as the judicial oath shall be in the form following, that is to say:

I, [specify], swear that I will well and truly serve His [or Her] Majesty [specify as above], His [or Her] heirs and successors, according to law, in the office of [specify]; and I will do right to all manner of people after the laws and usages of New Zealand, without fear or favour, affection or ill will. So help me God.

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1908 No 151 s 4

Notes

Section 18: editorial changes made by the PCO, on 13 November 2024, under sections 86(1) and 87(q) of the Legislation Act 2019 (2019 No 58).