North Carolina § 20-112 - Making false affidavit perjury.

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§ 20-112. Making false affidavit perjury.

Any person who shall knowingly make any false affidavit or shall knowingly swear or affirm falsely to any matter or thing required by the terms of this Article to be sworn or affirmed to shall be guilty of a Class I felony. History (1937, c. 407, s. 76; 1993, c. 539, s. 1256; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).) Cross References. - As to revocation of license in the event of conviction of perjury or the making of false affidavits, etc., see G.S. 20-17 . § 20-113: Repealed by Session Laws 1995 (Regular Session, 1996), c. 756, s. 13.

Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 20-112 ("Making false affidavit perjury.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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