Cite as: 20 CNCA § 14

Any District Judge or Associate District Judge shall, before beginning their duties, take and subscribe to the following oath or affirmation:

"I, ____, do solemnly swear, or affirm, that I will faithfully execute the duties of District Judge of Cherokee Nation and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitutions of Cherokee Nation and the United States of America. I swear or affirm further that I will do everything within my power to promote the culture, heritage and traditions of Cherokee Nation."

Historical Data

LA 11–90, eff. December 13, 1990. Amended LA 03-24, eff. January 23, 2024.