Which of the following is NOT listed as authorized to administer the oath to an affiant swearing to a complaint?

• A. A municipal judge
• B. City secretary
• C. Police officer
• D. Deputy city attorney

Answer: (C)

Authority to administer an oath for a sworn complaint comes from designated officials who can witness and certify statements. In municipal matters, this duty is typically handled by someone like a municipal judge, the city secretary, or a deputy city attorney—people who have the legal role to administer oaths for official filings and affidavits. The oath confirms that the affiant believes the statements in the complaint are true, and having it administered by an authorized official helps ensure the document’s validity and reduces the risk of false statements. A police officer, while essential in enforcement and investigating, is not generally authorized to administer oaths for such filings. Therefore, the option that is not authorized is a police officer.