Perjury and false swearing — Irregularities no defense.

RCW 9A.72.070
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It is no defense to a prosecution for perjury or false swearing: (1) That the oath was administered or taken in an irregular manner; or (2) That the person administering the oath lacked authority to do so, if the taking of the oath was required or authorized by law. It is no defense to a prosecution for perjury or false swearing: (1) That the oath was administered or taken in an irregular manner; or (2) That the person administering the oath lacked authority to do so, if the taking of the oath was required or authorized by law.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9A.72&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026

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RCW 9A.72.070 — Perjury and false swearing — Irregularities no defense | Revised Code of Washington | Corpus