2013 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
CHAPTER 9 - OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC JUSTICE
SECTION 16-9-30. False swearing before persons authorized to administer oaths.
It is unlawful for a person to wilfully and knowingly swear falsely in taking any oath required by law that is administered by a person directed or permitted by law to administer such oath.
A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined in the discretion of the court or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 16-203; 1952 Code Section 16-203; 1942 Code Section 1400; 1932 Code Section 1400; Cr. C. '22 Section 335; Cr. C. '12 Section 343; Cr. C. '02 Section 256; G. S. 2534; R. S. 220; 1833 (2) 485; 1993 Act No. 184, Section 166.
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