A sworn statement is called what?

A sworn statement is called what?

• A. Affidavit
• B. Affinity
• C. Adjudication
• D. Citation (criminal)

Answer: (A)

A sworn statement is called an affidavit. An affidavit is a written statement of facts that the signer swears to or affirms as true before an authorized official such as a notary public or judge. The oath or affirmation links the statement to truthfulness, and the document usually includes a jurat noting when and before whom the oath was given. This distinguishes it from other terms: affinity refers to a relationship by blood or marriage, adjudication means a court ruling, and a criminal citation is a notice to appear in court for an offense, not a sworn written statement of facts.

A sworn statement is called an affidavit. An affidavit is a written statement of facts that the signer swears to or affirms as true before an authorized official such as a notary public or judge. The oath or affirmation links the statement to truthfulness, and the document usually includes a jurat noting when and before whom the oath was given.

This distinguishes it from other terms: affinity refers to a relationship by blood or marriage, adjudication means a court ruling, and a criminal citation is a notice to appear in court for an offense, not a sworn written statement of facts.