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District of Columbia · Through 2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)

D.C. Code § 22-2404: False swearing.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 22. Criminal Offenses and Penalties.
  2. Chapter 24. Perjury; Related Offenses.

(a)

A person commits the offense of false swearing if under oath or affirmation he or she wilfully makes a false statement, in writing, that is in fact material and the statement is one which is required by law to be sworn or affirmed before a notary public or other person authorized to administer oaths.

(b)

Any person convicted of false swearing shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 or imprisoned for not more than 3 years, or both.

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