Indiana Code 35-34-1-16. Perjury; requisites
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Sec. 16. (a) In an indictment or information for perjury, it is necessary to set forth only:
(2) in what court or before whom the false statement was made.
(1) the substance of the controversy or the matter in respect to which the alleged offense was committed; and
Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-34-1-16
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
It is not necessary to set forth any part of any record or proceeding, or the commission or authority of the court or person before whom the perjury was allegedly committed.
(b) In an indictment or information for perjury, in swearing to any written instrument, it is necessary to set forth only that part of the instrument alleged to have been falsely sworn to, and to negative the same, with the name of the officer or court before whom the instrument was sworn.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.3.