OATH OF TRIAL JURORS

The following oath shall be administered to the jurors: “Do you solemnly swear (or affirm) that you will well and truly try the issues between the State of Florida and the defendant and render a true verdict according to the law and the evidence, so help you God?” If any juror affirms, the clause “so help you God” shall be omitted. Committee Notes 1968 Adoption. The suggested rule is a transcription of section 913.11, Florida Statutes. 1972 Adoption. Language of prior rule amended slightly to modernize. Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure January 1, 2026 223