West Virginia Statutes
§ 61-5-2 — False swearing defined
West Virginia § 61-5-2
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Bluebook
W. Va. Code § 61-5-2 (2026).
Text
To wilfully swear falsely, under oath or affirmation lawfully administered, in a trial of the witness or any other person for a felony, concerning a matter or thing not material, and on any occasion other than a trial for a felony, concerning any matter or thing material or not material, or to procure another person to do so, is false swearing and is a misdemeanor.
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Legislative History
2021 Reg. Sess., HB2017
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Bluebook (online)
West Virginia § 61-5-2, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/wv/61/61-5-2.