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W. Va. Code § 61-5-2

False swearing defined

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W. Va. Code § 61-5-2, False swearing defined, West Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2392545
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To wilfully swear falsely, under oath or affirmation lawfully administered, in a trial of the witness or any other person for a felony, concerning a matter or thing not material, and on any occasion other than a trial for a felony, concerning any matter or thing material or not material, or to procure another person to do so, is false swearing and is a misdemeanor.