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The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title VII
EVIDENCE
Chapter 90
EVIDENCE CODE
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F.S. 90.605
90.605 Oath or affirmation of witness.
(1) Before testifying, each witness shall declare that he or she will testify truthfully, by taking an oath or affirmation in substantially the following form: “Do you swear or affirm that the evidence you are about to give will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?” The witness’s answer shall be noted in the record.
(2) In the court’s discretion, a child may testify without taking the oath if the court determines the child understands the duty to tell the truth or the duty not to lie.
History.s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379; s. 3, ch. 85-53; s. 484, ch. 95-147.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 90.605
Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 90.605.



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PENA, v. RODRIGUEZ,, 273 So. 3d 237 (Fla. App. Ct. 2019)

. . . See § 90.605(1), Fla. . . .

DICKIE, v. STATE, 216 So. 3d 35 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2017)

. . . We also note that section 90.605(1), Florida Statutes (2015), imposes an oath requirement on testifying . . . But we can find no case applying section 90.605(1) to sentencing proceedings. . . .

In G. S. a L. S. v. Ad In G. S. a O. S. v. Ad, 989 So. 2d 1282 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2008)

. . . Section 90.605(2), Florida Statutes (2006), provides that, as a matter of trial court discretion, “a . . .

WILLIS, v. ROMANO,, 972 So. 2d 294 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2008)

. . . Cassels, 95 Fla. 851,116 So. 865 (1928) and § 90.605, Fla. Stat.). . . . Section 90.605, Florida Statutes, requires that each ■witness take an oath before giving testimony. . . . The witness’s answer shall be noted in the record. § 90.605(1), Fla. Stat. (2007). . . . .” § 90.605(2), Fla. Stat. (2007). . . . Houck, 421 So.2d at 1115; § 90.605, Fla. Stat. (2007). AFFIRMED. THOMPSON and TORPY, JJ., concur. . . .

WILLIS, v. GAMI GOLDEN GLADES, LLC., 967 So. 2d 846 (Fla. 2007)

. . . Further, section 90.605 of the Florida Evidence Code operates to guard against giving false testimony . . .

WEST, v. INNOTRAC CORPORATION, a I X,, 463 F. Supp. 2d 1169 (D. Nev. 2006)

. . . relation to the sale of a security), NRS 90.580 and NRS 90.660(3) (manipulation of the market), and NRS 90.605 . . .

WINTERS, v. FLORIDA BOARD OF REGENTS Of, 834 So. 2d 243 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2002)

. . . .” § 90.605(1), Fla. Stat. (2000). . . .

EVANS, v. STATE, 813 So. 2d 194 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2002)

. . . .” § 90.605(2). . . .

OSCARSON, v. ORANGE COUNTY,, 725 So. 2d 404 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1998)

. . . See § 90.605(1), Fla. Stat.; United States v. . . .

HARRELL, v. STATE, 689 So. 2d 400 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1997)

. . . See § 90.605, Fla. Stat. (1995); Fed.R.Evid. 603. . . .

SECCIA, v. STATE, 689 So. 2d 354 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1997)

. . . . § 90.605(2), Fla. Stat. (1985); Lloyd v. State, 524 So.2d at 400. Id. at 758 (emphasis added). . . . Id. at 753 n. 1, citing § 90.605(2), Fla. Stat. (1985). . . . Section 90.605(2) contains no requirement that a child understand why there is a duty to tell the truth . . .

SIMMONS, Jr. v. STATE, 683 So. 2d 1101 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1996)

. . . This finding does not satisfy the criteria set forth in section 90.605(2), which require the trial court . . .

FULLER, v. STATE, 669 So. 2d 273 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1996)

. . . See also §§ 90.603(2) and 90.605(2), Fla.Stat. (1991). . . .

MURPHY, v. STATE, 667 So. 2d 375 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1995)

. . . Section 90.605, Florida Statutes requires that each witness take the oath before testifying. . . . if the court determines the child understands the duty to tell the truth or the duty not to lie. § 90.605 . . . In a case involving a trial that occurred prior to the effective date of section 90.605(2), Florida Statutes . . .

ALLISON, v. STATE, 661 So. 2d 889 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1995)

. . . .” § 90.605(2), Fla.Stat. (1991). . . .

STATE v. FORD,, 626 So. 2d 1338 (Fla. 1993)

. . . .” § 90.605(2), Fla.Stat. (1989). . . . Section 90.605(2), Florida Statutes (1989), reads as follows: (2) In the court's discretion, a child . . .

STRICKLAND, v. STATE, 610 So. 2d 705 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1992)

. . . See § 90.605, Fla.Stat. (1991); Houck v. State, 421 So.2d 1113 (Fla. 1st DCA1982). . . .

M. B. v. STATE, 603 So. 2d 710 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1992)

. . . See § 90.605, Fla.Stat. (1991). . . .

WADE, v. STATE, 586 So. 2d 1200 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1991)

. . . State, 524 So.2d 396 (Fla.1988), and sections 90.603(2) and 90.605(2), Florida Statutes (1985)). . . .

RIVET, v. STATE, 556 So. 2d 521 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1990)

. . . .” § 90.605, Fla.Stat. (1988). In Lloyd v. . . . Under 90.603 and 90.605 this determination must be made before the court can allow a witness to proceed . . .

WOODFIN, v. STATE, 553 So. 2d 1355 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1989)

. . . year old victim testifying without being sworn, we begin by setting forth the applicable 1987 statute: 90.605 . . .

W. GRIFFIN, v. STATE, 526 So. 2d 752 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1988)

. . . The amendment to section 90.605(2), Florida Statutes (1985), contemplates the possibility that a child . . . This finding does not satisfy the criteria set forth in section 90.605(2), which require the trial court . . . State, 93 So.2d 575 (Fla.1957); § 90.605(2), Fla.Stat. (1985). . . . recollecting facts, is capable of narrating those facts, and appreciates the need to tell the truth. § 90.605 . . . Section 90.605(2) provides: (2) In the court’s discretion, a child may testify without taking the oath . . .

GLENDENING, v. STATE, 503 So. 2d 335 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1987)

. . . See § 90.605(2), Fla.Stat. (1985). . . .

SNOOK, v. FIRESTONE TIRE RUBBER COMPANY,, 485 So. 2d 496 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1986)

. . . . §§ 90.605, and 90.607, Fla.Stat. (1985). See Houck v. State, 421 So.2d 1113 (Fla. 1st DCA 1982). . . .

HOUCK, v. STATE, 421 So. 2d 1113 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1982)

. . . Section 90.605, Florida Statutes (1981), requires that “each witness shall declare that he will testify . . .

DEAN, v. STATE, 355 So. 2d 130 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1978)

. . . We recognize that § 90.605(2), Fla.Stat. . . .