{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-22-2404","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 22-2404","heading":"False swearing.","body":"(a)\nA 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.\n\n(b)\nAny 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.","path":["Title 22. Criminal Offenses and Penalties.","Chapter 24. Perjury; Related Offenses."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-2404","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"1df81f5d7d2a4320838d193af24e2c22bd824156d7bfe65c0b5861ff6099e881","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-22-2403","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-22-2405"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}