A person who makes a false affidavit or who knowingly swears or affirms falsely to a matter or thing required by this chapter to be sworn to or affirmed is guilty of perjury and is subject to punishment as provided by law.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 28-3479

  • 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.
  • Affirmed: In the practice of the appellate courts, the decree or order is declared valid and will stand as rendered in the lower court.
  • Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
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