Oklahoma § 21-491
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-491, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-491.
Perjury defined - Defense.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
Whoever, in a trial, hearing, investigation, deposition,
certification or declaration, in which the making or subscribing of
a statement is required or authorized by law, makes or subscribes a
statement under oath, affirmation or other legally binding assertion
that the statement is true, when in fact the witness or declarant
does not believe that the statement is true or knows that it is not
true or intends thereby to avoid or obstruct the ascertainment of
the truth, is guilty of perjury, a Class D1 felony offense. It
shall be a defense to the charge of perjury as defined in this
section that the statement is true.
R.L.1910, § 2211.
Amended by Laws 1965, c. 126, § 1, emerg. eff.
May 24, 1965; Laws 2025, c. 486, § 378, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-491
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-491 cover?
Section 21-491 is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma § 21-491?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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