11 Del. C. § 1222

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§ Â 1222. Perjury in the second degree; class F felony.

Official statutory text

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.

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