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South Carolina · Through 2025 Session of the General Assembly

S.C. Code Ann. § 16-9-30: False swearing before persons authorized to administer oaths.

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  1. Title 16 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES
  2. CHAPTER 9 Offenses Against Public Justice
  3. ARTICLE 1 Perjury

It is unlawful for a person to wilfully and knowingly swear falsely in taking any oath required by law that is administered by a person directed or permitted by law to administer such oath.

A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined in the discretion of the court or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.

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