District of Columbia Statutes
§ 22-2404 — False swearing.
District of Columbia § 22-2404
JurisdictionDistrict of Columbia
Title 22Criminal Offenses and Penalties.
Ch. 24Perjury; Related Offenses.
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Bluebook
D.C. Code § 22-2404 (2026).
Text
(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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Legislative History
Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 403, 29 DCR 3976; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 205(z), 60 DCR 2064
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District of Columbia § 22-2404, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/dc/22-2404.