Idaho § 19-1426 - Indictment for perjury
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 19-1426 — Indictment for perjury, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-1426. Indictment for perjury
In an indictment for perjury, or subornation of perjury, it is sufficient to set forth the substance of the controversy or matter in respect to which the offense was committed, and in what court and before whom the oath alleged to be false was taken, and that the court, or the person before whom it was taken, had authority to administer it, with proper allegations of the falsity of the matter on which the perjury is assigned; but the indictment need not set forth the pleadings, record, or proceedings with which the oath is connected, nor the commission or authority of the court or person before whom the perjury was committed.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 19-1426
What does Idaho Statutes § 19-1426 cover?
Section 19-1426 ("Indictment for perjury") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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