Court Officer Academy Student Court Officer Manual: Oath of Office

All sworn members of the Massachusetts Trial Court shall take and affirm an Oath of Office prior to the initial performance of duties.

Oath of Office

I, do solemnly swear, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and will support the Constitution thereof, so help me god.

I, do solemnly swear and affirm, that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent on me as a Massachusetts Trial Court Officer: according to the best of my abilities and understanding, agreeably, to the rules and regulations of the Constitution, and the laws of this Commonwealth, so help me God.

I, do solemnly swear, that I will support that Constitution of the United States.

(Reference: M.G.L. c. 22C, §15)

Date published:	January 2, 2023