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# O.C.G.A. § 15-18-2. Oath of office.

The district attorney shall take the following oath:

‘‘I do swear that I will faithfully and impartially and without fear, favor, or affection discharge my duties as district attorney and will take only my lawful compensation. So help me God.’’

## History

Orig. Code 1863, § 347; Code 1868, § 408; Code 1873, § 373; Code 1882, § 373; Civil Code 1895, § 4388; Civil Code 1910, § 4922; Code 1933, § 24-2902.