NC General Statutes
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-209 (2026)
Punishment for perjury
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If any person knowingly and intentionally makes a false statement under oath or affirmation in any suit, controversy, matter or cause, or in any unsworn declaration deemed sufficient pursuant to G.S. 7A-98 depending in any of the courts of the State; in any deposition or affidavit taken pursuant to law; in any oath or affirmation duly administered of or concerning any matter or thing where such person is lawfully required to be sworn or affirmed, that person is guilty of perjury, and punished as a Class F felon. (1791, c. 338, s. 1, P.R.; R.C., c. 34, s. 49; Code, s. 1092; Rev., s. 3615; C.S., s. 4364; 1979, c. 760, s. 5; 1979, 2nd Sess., c. 1316, s. 47; 1981, c. 63, s. 1; c. 179, s. 14; 1993, c. 539, s. 1202; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 2019-243, s. 3(c); 2021-47, s. 17(b).)
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 21
cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1947–2024 · leading case: State v. Denny, 652 S.E.2d 212 (N.C. 2007).
State v. Denny, 652 S.E.2d 212 (N.C. 2007). “2d 348, 349 (1949) (citations omitted); see N.C.G.S. § 14-209 (2005). Further, "it is required that the falsity of the oath be established by the testimony of two witnesses, or by one witness and corroborating circumstances.”
Sides v. Duke Univ., 328 S.E.2d 818 (N.C. Ct. App. 1985). “Perjury and the subornation of perjury were both felonies at common law and are so punishable by G.S. 14-209 and G.S. 14-210. The intimidation of witnesses was an offense at common law and is punishable by G.”
Considine v. Compass Grp. USA, Inc., 551 S.E.2d 179 (N.C. Ct. App. 2001). “We further noted that [p]erjury and the subornation of perjury were both felonies at common law and are so punishable by G.S. 14-209 and G.S. 14-210. The intimidation of witnesses was an offense at common law and is punishable by G.”
Henry v. Deen, 310 S.E.2d 326 (N.C. 1984). “G.S. 14-209; State v. Arthur, 244 N.C. 582 , 94 S.”
Jackson v. Blue Dolphin Commc'ns of North Carolina, L.L.C., 226 F. Supp. 2d 785 (W.D.N.C. 2002). “Signing a false affidavit, under the alleged circumstances, would violate North Carolina General Statute § 14-209, which prohibits perjury.”
State v. Denny, 635 S.E.2d 438 (N.C. Ct. App. 2006). “Tywaine Denny (defendant) was indicted for one count of perjury in violation of N.C. Gen.Stat. § 14-209 and one count of false statements under oath in regard to his indigency status in violation of N.”
In Re Inquiry Concerning a Judge, No. 44, Martin, 245 S.E.2d 766 (N.C. 1978). “G.S. 14-209, G.S. 14-210. Were we to conclude that this finding is supported by clear and convincing evidence, we would order Judge Martin’s removal from office as recommended by the Commission.”
Gillikin v. Springle, 118 S.E.2d 611 (N.C. 1961). “Perjured testimony and the subornation of perjured testimony are criminal offenses, G.S. 14-209, 210, but neither are torts supporting a civil action for damages.”
State v. Sailor, 81 S.E.2d 191 (N.C. 1954). “” Perjury, as defined by common law and enlarged by statute in this State, G.S. 14-209, is “a false statement under oath, knowingly, willfully and designedly made, in a proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction, or concerning a matter wherein the affiant is required by law…”
State v. Smith, 52 S.E.2d 348 (N.C. 1949). “absence of evidence that he was the father of Virginia Hamby’s child, and had wil-fully failed to support such child, or of evidence of sexual intercourse with her at such time as to engender the inference of his paternity, other than circumstances of association with her only…”
Brewer v. Carolina Coach Co., 116 S.E.2d 725 (N.C. 1960). “” Perjury and subornation of perjury are criminal offenses, subject to punishment prescribed by G.S. 14-209 and G.S. 14-210. However, it seems to be the general rule that a civil action in tort cannot be maintained upon the ground that a defendant gave false testimony or…”
State v. Arthur, 94 S.E.2d 646 (N.C. 1956). “Perjury, as defined by common law and enlarged by statute in this State, G.S. 14-209, is “a false statement under oath, knowingly, willfully and designedly made, in a proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction, or concerning a matter wherein the affiant is required by law…”
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