Montana HB569 revises laws related to perjury and false swearing, including penalties and investigation procedures.

Montana HB569 revises laws related to perjury and false swearing by amending definitions and penalties. It defines perjury as knowingly making a false statement under oath in an official proceeding, with penalties including imprisonment and fines. False swearing is defined as knowingly making a false statement under oath or affirmation with intent to mislead a public servant, also carrying penalties. The bill mandates investigations of credible allegations of perjury and false swearing by agencies other than the judiciary.

Montana HB569 revises laws related to perjury and false swearing, including penalties and investigation procedures.

Montana HB569 revises laws related to perjury and false swearing by amending definitions and penalties. It defines perjury as knowingly making a false statement under oath in an official proceeding, with penalties including imprisonment and fines. False swearing is defined as knowingly making a false statement under oath or affirmation with intent to mislead a public servant, also carrying penalties. The bill mandates investigations of credible allegations of perjury and false swearing by agencies other than the judiciary.