South Carolina § 16-9-20 Subornation of perjury in civil actions.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 16-9-20 — Subornation of perjury in civil actions.

South Carolina·Title 16 CRIMES AND OFFENSES·Ch. 9 OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC JUSTICE

(A)It is unlawful for a person to:

(1)wilfully induce, procure, or persuade another person by any means to commit perjury in initiating a civil action or proceeding; or (2) wilfully induce, procure, or persuade another person to give false, misleading, or incomplete testimony while under oath in a civil action or proceeding.

(B)A person who violates the provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than six months and fined not less than two hundred dollars.

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(A) It is unlawful for a person to: (1) wilfully induce, procure, or persuade another person by any means to commit perjury in initiating a civil action or proceeding; or (2) wilfully induce, procure, or persuade another person to give false, misleading, or incomplete testimony while under oath in a civil action or proceeding. (B) A person who violates the provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than six months and fined not less than two hundred dollars.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 16-202; 1952 Code SECTION 16-202; 1942 Code SECTION 1398; 1932 Code SECTION 1398; Cr. C. '22 SECTION 333; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 341; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 254; G. S. 2532; R. S. 218; 1712 (2) 487; 1993 Act No. 184, SECTION 90.