noun a person who makes a sworn statement or affidavit
adjective relating to a person who makes a sworn statement or affidavit
An affiant is a person who makes a sworn statement or affidavit under oath, typically in a legal proceeding.
In court proceedings, an affiant may be called upon to provide testimony or evidence in support of their affidavit.
Affiants often play a crucial role in civil litigation by providing firsthand accounts of events or circumstances relevant to the case.
In criminal cases, affiants may be witnesses or victims providing statements under oath to support the prosecution or defense.
A notary public may administer oaths and affirmations to affiants when they are signing their affidavits.
In the legal profession, an affiant is a person who signs an affidavit, a sworn statement of facts. The affiant is swearing under oath that the information provided in the affidavit is true and accurate to the best of their knowledge.
A notary public may witness the signing of an affidavit and verify the identity of the affiant. The notary public then signs and seals the affidavit to certify that the affiant appeared before them and swore to the truth of the statement.
In law enforcement, an affiant may be a police officer who provides a sworn statement to support the issuance of a search warrant or arrest warrant. The affiant must provide probable cause and factual information to justify the need for the warrant.