Commentary to article 646. Taking the oath by the jurors The Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan
After the jury panel is formed, the presiding judge or the secretary of the court session invites everyone present in the courtroom to stand up. The chairman addresses the jurors with a proposal to take the oath.
A person selected in accordance with the procedure established by this Code to participate in criminal proceedings as a juror shall take the oath by pronouncing its text as follows: "When assuming the duties of a juror, I solemnly swear to perform my duties honestly and impartially, to take into account all evidence, arguments, and circumstances of the case considered in court, to resolve a case according to one's inner conviction and conscience, as befits a free citizen and a just person."
The juror confirms taking the oath by saying, "I swear."
An entry shall be made in the minutes of the court session on the taking of the oath by the jurors.
1. After the formation of the panel of jurors, upon the proposal of the presiding judge, all those present in the courtroom for the ceremony of taking the oath of office by the jurors stand up. The presiding judge may instruct the secretary of the court session, who invites all those present to stand up. Everyone stands up, including the sides.
2. The presiding judge addresses the jurors and invites them to take the oath. The text of the oath is set out in part 2 of Article 558 of the CPC. The juror confirms taking the oath by saying, "I swear."
An entry shall be made in the minutes of the court session on the taking of the oath by the jurors.
Commentary to the Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan from the Supreme Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan
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