D.C. Code § 22-2404 : CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE AND PRISONERS — CRIMINAL OFFENSES AND PENALTIES — CRIMINAL OFFENSES — PERJURY; RELATED OFFENSES —2404 - False swearing

(a) A person commits the offense of false swearing if under oath or affirmation he or she wilfully makes a false statement, in writing, that is in fact material and the statement is one which is required by law to be sworn or affirmed before a notary public or other person authorized to administer oaths.
(b) Any person convicted of false swearing shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 or imprisoned for not more than 3 years, or both.

D.C. Code § 22-2404

Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 403, 29 DCR 3976; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 205(z), 60 DCR 2064.

Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.

Compromises and agreements concerning recordation tax on deeds, penalties for certain acts, see § 42-1110. .

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