18-5402. OATH DEFINED. The term "oath" as used in section 18-5401, Idaho Code, includes an affirmation, and every other mode authorized by law of attesting the truth of that which is stated, including a certification or declaration under penalty of perjury permitted by the law of this state, whether subscribed within or without this state.
History:
[18-5402, added 1972, ch. 336, sec. 1, p. 948; am. 2013, ch. 259, sec. 2, p. 636.]
Structure Idaho Code
Title 18 - CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS
Chapter 54 - PERJURY AND SUBORNATION OF PERJURY
Section 18-5401 - PERJURY DEFINED.
Section 18-5402 - OATH DEFINED.
Section 18-5403 - OATH OF OFFICE — PORTION RELATING TO FUTURE DUTIES NOT INCLUDED.
Section 18-5404 - IRREGULARITY IN ADMINISTERING OATH NO DEFENSE.
Section 18-5405 - INCOMPETENCY OF WITNESS NO DEFENSE.
Section 18-5406 - IGNORANCE OF MATERIALITY NO DEFENSE.
Section 18-5407 - DEPOSITION, WHEN COMPLETE.
Section 18-5408 - UNQUALIFIED STATEMENT OF UNKNOWN FACT.
Section 18-5409 - PUNISHMENT FOR PERJURY.
Section 18-5410 - SUBORNATION OF PERJURY.
Section 18-5411 - PERJURY RESULTING IN EXECUTION OF INNOCENT PERSON.
Section 18-5412 - DEFENDANT’S TESTIMONY MAY BE USED TO PROVE PERJURY.