§ 22-1264. False affidavit by officer - Penalty.  


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  • Any officer willfully making a false affidavit, as provided in Section 1261 of this title, shall be guilty of the felony of perjury and, upon conviction therefor, shall be imprisoned in the State Penitentiary not less than two (2) years nor more than five (5) years for each offense.

Added by Laws 1919, c. 19, p. 36, § 4.  Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 439, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 323, eff. July 1, 1999.

Note

NOTE:  Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 439 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.