Which term describes a sworn written statement of facts used in court?

Which term describes a sworn written statement of facts used in court?

• A. Affidavit
• B. Alibi
• C. Arraigned
• D. Harassed

Answer: (A)

An affidavit is a written statement of facts that a person swears to be true, made under oath and signed in the presence of an authorized officer. In court, affidavits are used to present evidence or support motions, especially when the witness cannot testify in person, and they become part of the record because the declarant has sworn to their truth. This differs from an alibi, which is a defense claiming the defendant was somewhere else at the time of the incident; arraigned refers to the formal charging and entry of a plea in court; and harassed is not a term used for a sworn document in legal proceedings. Swearing to the facts under penalties of perjury gives the affidavit credibility and weight with the court.

An affidavit is a written statement of facts that a person swears to be true, made under oath and signed in the presence of an authorized officer. In court, affidavits are used to present evidence or support motions, especially when the witness cannot testify in person, and they become part of the record because the declarant has sworn to their truth. This differs from an alibi, which is a defense claiming the defendant was somewhere else at the time of the incident; arraigned refers to the formal charging and entry of a plea in court; and harassed is not a term used for a sworn document in legal proceedings. Swearing to the facts under penalties of perjury gives the affidavit credibility and weight with the court.