Louisiana Revised Statutes 29:231a – A. In general. Any person subject to this Code who induces and procures another person to take an oath and to falsely testify, depose, or state upon such oath shall, if the condition
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 29:231a
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
A. In general. Any person subject to this Code who induces and procures another person to take an oath and to falsely testify, depose, or state upon such oath shall, if the conditions specified in Subsection B of this Article are satisfied, be punished as a court-martial may direct.
B. Conditions. For the purposes of this Article, the conditions shall include all of the following:
(1) The oath is administered with respect to a matter for which such oath is required or authorized by law.
(2) The oath is administered by a person having authority to do so.
(3) Upon the oath, the other person willfully makes or subscribes a statement.
(4) The statement is material.
(5) The statement is false.
(6) When the statement is made or subscribed, the person subject to this Code and the other person do not believe that the statement is true.
Acts 2022, No. 672, §1.