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Judicial affidavit template checklist

Use the Judicial Affidavit Rule structure: personal details, oath, numbered Q&A, exhibits, jurat, and lawyer's Sec. 4 attestation.

When due

Sec. 2: file/serve not later than 5 days before pre-trial/preliminary conference/hearing.

Sec. 3 list — including consecutively numbered Q&A and exhibit authentication.

Sec. 4 sworn attestation against coaching; false attestation risks discipline.

Last reviewed November 9, 2026. Laws, rules and Bar Bulletins change; if a source above has been amended or superseded, the official text controls.

Criminal cases?

Sec. 9 limited application.

Late?

Sec. 10 waiver/fine rules.

ocoai?

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