South Carolina Statutes
§ 16-9-30 — False swearing before persons authorized to administer oaths.
South Carolina § 16-9-30
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 16-9-30 (2026).
Text
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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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 16-203; 1952 Code SECTION 16-203; 1942 Code SECTION 1400; 1932 Code SECTION 1400; Cr. C. '22 SECTION 335; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 343; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 256; G. S. 2534; R. S. 220; 1833 (2) 485; 1993 Act No. 184, SECTION 166.
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