(1) Whoever makes a false statement, which he or she does not believe to be true, under oath, not in an official proceeding, in regard to any material matter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
(2) Knowledge of the materiality of the statement is not an element of this crime, and the defendant’s mistaken belief that his or her statement was not material is not a defense.
History.—s. 2, ch. 1637, 1868; RS 2560; GS 3472; RGS 5341; CGL 7474; s. 997, ch. 71-136; s. 54, ch. 74-383; s. 32, ch. 75-298; s. 205, ch. 91-224; s. 1310, ch. 97-102.
Note.—Former s. 837.01.
Structure Florida Statutes
837.012 - Perjury When Not in an Official Proceeding.
837.02 - Perjury in Official Proceedings.
837.021 - Perjury by Contradictory Statements.
837.05 - False Reports to Law Enforcement Authorities.
837.055 - False Information to Law Enforcement During Investigation.