They are not considered to be testimony in courts of law because the makers cannot be cross-examined, but a person who makes a false one may be punished for perjury.
It is a voluntary statement reduced to writing and sworn to or affirmed before an authorized magistrate or officer. They are not considered to be testimony in courts of law because the makers cannot be cross-examined, but a person who makes a false one may be punished for perjury. FTP, what type of legal document is being described?
It is a voluntary statement reduced to writing and sworn to or affirmed before an authorized magistrate or officer.
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