what is the legal precept or doctrine that governs the administration
of "sworn statements" and when they are to be taken;  is it equitable
and accepted in most legal proceedings if the accused is asked to give
a sworn statement but the accuser(s) are not?

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Clarification of Question by oel18-ga on 04 Jul 2006 21:25 PDT

Would statements administered under oath to one side need reciprocity
from the other side, i.e. must ALL statements be taken under oath to
preclude perjury?

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Request for Question Clarification by hagan-ga on 05 Jul 2006 08:31 PDT

Is there a particular jurisdiction you're interested in?  The Rules of
Evidence vary by state, although most are pretty similar.  Would
reference to the Federal Rules of Evidence suit your needs?