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Del. Code 11, § 1222 : Crimes And Criminal Procedure — Specific Offenses — Offenses Against Public Administration — Perjury in the second degree; class F felony

Current through 2016 Legislative Session, Act 399

A person is guilty of perjury in the second degree when the person swears falsely and when the false statement is:

(1) Made in a written instrument for which an oath is required by law; and
(2) Made with intent to mislead a public servant in the performance of official functions; and
(3) Material to the action, proceeding or matter involved.

Perjury in the second degree is a class F felony.

Del. C. § 1222
11 Del. C. 1953, § 1222; 58 Del. Laws, c. 497, § 1; 67 Del. Laws, c. 130, §8; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1.;