Federal Rules of Evidence - Witness Competency: Rules 601-603: Covers witness competency requirements, personal knowledge requirement, and oath/affirmation requirements for witness testimony
State Evidence Rules: State-specific requirements and variations for witness statements, including local notarization requirements and procedural rules
Federal Perjury Statute: 18 U.S.C. § 1621: Defines perjury and establishes penalties for making false statements under oath
Hearsay Rules: Federal Rules of Evidence 801-807: Governs the admissibility of out-of-court statements and their exceptions
Authentication Requirements: Federal Rules of Evidence 901: Standards for proper identification and verification of witness statements and documents
Declaration Under Penalty of Perjury: 28 U.S.C. § 1746: Requirements for unsworn declarations made under penalty of perjury in federal proceedings
Notary Public Laws: State-specific requirements for notarization and the Uniform Law on Notarial Acts governing witness statement authentication
Statute of Limitations: Time limits for submitting witness statements in legal proceedings, varying by jurisdiction and case type
Privacy Laws: Regulations governing the protection of personal information and confidentiality requirements in witness statements
Americans with Disabilities Act: Requirements for accommodating witnesses with disabilities and ensuring equal access to the legal process
