§ 16-26. False swearing.

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A person commits the offense of false swearing if such person knowingly makes a false statement under oath or equivalent affirmation, or swears or affirms the truth of such a statement previously made when such person does not believe the statement to be true, and:
(1)

The falsification occurs in an official proceeding;

(2)

The falsification is purposely made to mislead a public servant in performing his official function; or

(3)

The statement is one which is required by law to be sworn or affirmed before a notary or other person authorized to administer oaths.

(Code 1981, § 9.02.250)

State law reference

False statements, MCA 45-7-202.

                    
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