Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 10, Criminal Procedure

RCW Title 10 § 10.37.140: Perjury—Subornation of perjury—Description of matter

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In perjury or subornation of perjury charges, the indictment need only state the substance of the matter at issue, which court heard it, that the oath-taker was under oath, and that the statements were false. Full court records or procedural details are not required.

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