California · Penal Code

PEN §120: So much of an oath of office as relates to the future performance of official duties is not such an oath as is intended by the two preceding sections.

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An oath of office regarding future duties does not qualify as the type of oath covered by the two preceding sections of this statute.

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So much of an oath of office as relates to the future performance of official duties is not such an oath as is intended by the two preceding sections.

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