Federal Rules of Evidence: Key rules including Rule 601 (Competency to testify), Rule 603 (Oath or affirmation requirement), and Rules 801-807 (Hearsay rules and exceptions) that govern the admissibility and format of evidence in federal courts
State-Specific Rules of Evidence: Individual state requirements for affidavits and state-specific notary public laws that may vary by jurisdiction
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: Specifically Rule 56(c)(4) which outlines requirements for affidavits used in support of motions in federal court proceedings
Notary Laws: Federal and state notary requirements, including electronic notarization laws and Notary Public Act provisions for proper authentication of affidavits
Perjury Laws: 18 U.S.C. ยง 1621 (Federal perjury statute) and state-specific perjury statutes that govern false statements made under oath
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirements specifying which types of statements and agreements must be in writing to be enforceable
Authentication Requirements: Legal standards for verifying identity and authenticating documentary evidence in affidavits
Personal Knowledge Requirements: Legal requirement that the affiant must have direct, personal knowledge of stated facts and clearly state the basis for such knowledge
Privacy Laws: Relevant privacy regulations including HIPAA for medical information and other privacy considerations that may affect affidavit content
