Oklahoma § 21-496 - Contradictory statements as perjury
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-496 — Contradictory statements as perjury, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-496. Contradictory statements as perjury
Whoever, in one or more trials, hearings, investigations,
depositions, certifications or declarations, in which the making or
subscribing of statements is required or authorized by law, makes or
subscribes two or more statements under oath, affirmation or other
legally binding assertion that the statements are true, when in fact
two or more of the statements contradict each other, is guilty of
perjury, a Class D1 felony offense.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
R.L.1910, § 2216.
Amended by Laws 1965, c. 126, § 2, emerg. eff.
May 24, 1965; Laws 2025, c. 486, § 379, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-496
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-496 cover?
Section 21-496 ("Contradictory statements as perjury") 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 § 21-496?
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