Alabama Constitution Section 185 Oath or affirmation when vote challenged false oath or affirmation constitutes perjury
Alabama Constitution – Section 185
Topic: Oath or affirmation when vote challenged; false oath or affirmation constitutes perjury
Summary:
If a person's right to vote is challenged during an election in Alabama, they must take an oath or affirmation affirming their eligibility to vote. If they falsely swear or affirm, it is considered perjury, which is a criminal offense.
Key Points:
Applies when someone's vote is challenged at the polls.
The challenged voter must swear or affirm that they are legally qualified.
Making a false oath or affirmation is punishable as perjury under the law.
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