ARTICLE 5. CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC JUSTICE.
§61-5-2. False swearing defined.
To wilfully swear falsely, under oath or affirmation lawfully administered, in a trial of the witness or any other person for a felony, concerning a matter or thing not material, and on any occasion other than a trial for a felony, concerning any matter or thing material or not material, or to procure another person to do so, is false swearing and is a misdemeanor.