Number: 98-807
Title: Perjury Uner Federal Law: A Sketch of the Elements
Authors: Charles Doyle, American Law Division 
Abstract: There are three general federal perjury laws. One, 18 U.S.C. 1621, outlaws presenting material false statements under oath in federal official proceedings. A second, 18 U.S.C. 1623, bars presenting material false statements under oath before or ancillary to federal court or grand jury proceedings. A third, 18 U.S.C. 1622 (subornation of perjury), prohibits inducing or procuring another to commit perjury in violation of either Section 1621 or Section 1623. A closely related fourth law, 18 U.S.C. 1001 proscribes material false statements in any matter within the jurisdiction of a federal agency or department.
Pages: 5
Date: December 27, 2007