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RCW 9A.72.070

Perjury and false swearing—Irregularities no defense.

Known as the Washington Criminal Code

The act spans §§ 9–9 (401 sections).

1975 1st ex.s. c 260 s 9A.72.070.

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.

Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.