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provides that witnesses and interpreters may choose whether to take an oath or make an affirmation and requires the court to inform these persons of this choice. If a witness refuses to take an oath or make an affirmation, or it is not reasonably practicable for the witness to take the appropriate oath, the court may direct the witness to make an affirmation.