Oklahoma § 51-36.5 - False oath or affirmation
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 51-36.5 — False oath or affirmation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51-36.5. False oath or affirmation
Every public officer or employee who, in taking and subscribing
to the oath or affirmation required by this act, states as true any
material matter which he knows to be false, shall be guilty of the
felony of perjury, a Class C2 felony offense, and upon conviction be
punished by imprisonment as provided for in subsections B through F
of Section 20M of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes, and in addition
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thereto, the person shall forfeit any public office or employment
held by the person.
Added by Laws 1953, p. 217, § 5, emerg. eff. April 8, 1953. Amended
by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 487, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st
Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 352, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 2025, c. 486, § 272,
eff. Jan. 1, 2026.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective
date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 487 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 51-36.5
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 51-36.5 cover?
Section 51-36.5 ("False oath or affirmation") 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.
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How does Oklahoma § 51-36.5 apply to my situation?
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