Montana § 61-5-303 - Making False Affidavit -- Penalty
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 61-5-303 — Making False Affidavit -- Penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-5-303. Making False Affidavit -- Penalty
Making false affidavit -- penalty. Any person who makes any false affidavit or knowingly swears or affirms falsely to any matter or thing required by the terms of parts 1 through 3 of this chapter to be sworn to or affirmed is guilty of false swearing and upon conviction shall be punishable as provided by 45-7-202 .
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 61-5-303
What does Montana Code Annotated § 61-5-303 cover?
Section 61-5-303 ("Making False Affidavit -- Penalty") 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.
How do I cite Montana § 61-5-303?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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