Montana § 45-7-202 - False Swearing
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 45-7-202 — False Swearing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-7-202. False Swearing
False swearing. (1) A person commits the offense of false swearing if the person knowingly makes a false statement under oath or equivalent affirmation or swears or affirms the truth of a statement previously made when the person does not believe the statement to be true and: (a) the falsification occurs in an official proceeding; (b) the falsification is purposely made to mislead a public servant in performing an official function; or (c) the statement is one that is required by law to be sworn or affirmed before a notary or other person authorized to administer oaths. (2) Subsections (4) through (7) of 45-7-201 apply to this section. (3) A person convicted of false swearing shall be fined an amount not to exceed $500 or be imprisoned in the county jail for a term not to exceed 6 months, or both.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 45-7-202
What does Montana Code Annotated § 45-7-202 cover?
Section 45-7-202 ("False Swearing") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. 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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