eidesstattlichen

Eidesstattlich is a German adjective meaning sworn or administered under oath. It derives from the concept of an Eid (oath) and is used to describe statements made in sworn declarations or affidavits, such as eidesstattliche Erklärungen or eidesstattliche Versicherungen. In German-speaking countries the term signals that the asserted facts are presented as true under oath, often with legal or official consequences.

Forms and usage: A sworn statement is used to attest to facts when documentary proof or testimony is needed for legal, administrative, or procedural purposes. The phrases eidesstattliche Erklärung and eidesstattliche Versicherung designate respectively a sworn declaration and a sworn affidavit. The adjective eidesstattlichen appears in phrases like in eidesstattlichen Erklärungen (in sworn statements) or eine eidesstattliche Versicherung. Depending on the jurisdiction, the oath may be administered before a public authority, a notary, or a court, and the declarations can relate to personal information, ownership, or factual claims submitted to authorities or courts.

Legal effects: Providing a false eidesstattliche Erklärung or eidesstattliche Versicherung is a criminal offense in many German-speaking jurisdictions, typically treated as perjury or false oath. Penalties vary by country and case but can include fines and imprisonment, reflecting the weight given to sworn declarations in legal and administrative processes.

Variations and scope: While the concept is common in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, exact terminology and procedures differ by country. In practice, eidesstattliche Erklärungen and eidesstattliche Versicherungen function as formal remedies to verify facts, supplement evidence, or replace sworn testimony in specific contexts.