Illinois Compiled Statutes 10 ILCS 5/29-10 – Perjury
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(a) Any person who makes a false statement, material to the issue or point in question, which he does not believe to be true, in any affidavit, certificate or sworn oral declaration required by any provision of this Code shall be guilty of a Class 3 felony.
(b) Any person who is convicted of violating this Section shall be ineligible for public employment for a period of 5 years immediately following the completion of his sentence. For the purpose of this subsection, “public employment” shall mean any elected or appointed office created by the Constitution or laws of this State, or any ordinance of a unit of local government. “Public employment” shall also include any position as an employee of the State of Illinois, or a unit of local government or school district.
(b) Any person who is convicted of violating this Section shall be ineligible for public employment for a period of 5 years immediately following the completion of his sentence. For the purpose of this subsection, “public employment” shall mean any elected or appointed office created by the Constitution or laws of this State, or any ordinance of a unit of local government. “Public employment” shall also include any position as an employee of the State of Illinois, or a unit of local government or school district.
Attorney's Note
Under the Illinois Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 3 felony | between 2 and 5 years | up to $25,000 |
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 10 ILCS 5/29-10
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
- sworn: shall be construed to include the word "affirmed. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.12