Rule 1.14 Declarations May Replace Affidavits

With the exception of the requirement contained in BR 13.7, Form B Resignation, all Bar Rules of Procedure that require documents or pleadings be supported by a notarized affidavit are amended to allow parties, as an alternative to notarization, to support the documents or pleadings with a declaration that includes the following language: “I HEREBY DECLARE THAT THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, AND I UNDERSTAND IT IS MADE FOR USE AS EVIDENCE IN COURT AND IS SUBJECT TO PENALTY FOR PERJURY.”