(2) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (2) is effective March 1, 2022. ] False swearing is a petty offense.
Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 463, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 40-8-504. L. 77: (1) amended, p. 968, § 47, effective July 1. L. 2021: (2) amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 462, p. 3200, § 301, effective March 1, 2022.
Editor's note: Section 803(2) of chapter 462 (SB 21-271), Session Laws of Colorado 2021, provides that the act changing this section applies to offenses committed on or after March 1, 2022.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 8 - Offenses - Governmental Operations
Part 5 - Perjury and Related Offenses
§ 18-8-502. Perjury in the First Degree
§ 18-8-503. Perjury in the Second Degree
§ 18-8-505. Perjury or False Swearing - Inconsistent Statements
§ 18-8-506. Perjury and False Swearing - Proof
§ 18-8-507. Perjury and False Swearing - Previous Criminal Action
§ 18-8-508. Perjury - Retraction
§ 18-8-509. Perjury and False Swearing - Irregularities No Defense