Rule Text
Any person willfully swearing falsely in making the affidavit aforesaid, shall, on conviction, be adjudged guilty of the felony of perjury, a Class D3 felony offense, and shall be punished by imprisonment as provided for in subsections B through F of Section 20P of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Amendment history: R.L. 1910, § 5224. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 131, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 2025, c. 486, § 646, eff. Jan. 1, 2026. NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 131 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
Plain-English Summary (for reference only — not a substitute for the rule text above)
This summary is not the rule. The rule text controls.
If someone signs an affidavit related to this part of the law and lies on purpose, they can be charged with a crime. Lying under oath in this kind of sworn statement counts as perjury under Oklahoma law.
This is treated as a serious felony charge, classified as a Class D3 felony. If convicted, the person can go to prison. The length of the prison sentence follows the rules set out in a different part of Oklahoma law that covers punishments for perjury.
In simple terms, this rule is a warning. If you sign an affidavit in this type of case, you must tell the truth. Lying on that document is not just dishonest. It is a criminal act that can lead to real prison time.