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§ 499. Defenses to charges of perjury

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 21. Crimes and Punishments

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
Part II. Crimes Against Public Justice
Chapter 17. Perjury and Subornation of Perjury (Refs & Annos)
21 Okl.St.Ann. § 499
§ 499. Defenses to charges of perjury
Currentness
(1) Upon accusation of a charge of perjury by single statement, as defined in Section 491 of Title 21, it is a defense that the statement is true.
(2) Upon accusation of a charge of perjury by contradictory statements, as defined in Section 496 of Title 21, it is a defense that the accused at the time he made each statement believed the statement was true.

Credits

Laws 1965, c. 126, § 4, emerg. eff. May 24, 1965.
21 Okl. St. Ann. § 499, OK ST T. 21 § 499
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 277 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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