Who may administer the oath to an affiant swearing to a complaint in municipal court?

• A. A municipal judge, court clerk, deputy court clerk, city secretary, city attorney, or deputy city attorney.
• B. A notary public only.
• C. The prosecutor.
• D. The sheriff's deputy.

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that an oath for a complaint in municipal court must be given by someone who is legally authorized to administer oaths in that setting. In many jurisdictions, several municipal officials and court staff have this authority, including a municipal judge, court clerk, deputy court clerk, city secretary, and city attorney or deputy city attorney. This broad set ensures the oath is taken before a person empowered to administer oaths within the city’s legal framework, not just by a notary or by law enforcement officers. While a notary public can administer oaths in many contexts, the question emphasizes the specific municipal authorities who may perform this oath, which is why those listed roles are the correct choice. The prosecutor and a sheriff’s deputy are not the designated officials for this particular oath in municipal court proceedings.