10 USC § 931a - Art. 131a. Subornation of perjury

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section_name: "Art. 131a. Subornation of perjury"
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source_credit: "(Added Pub. L. 114–328, div. E, title LX, § 5444, Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2956.)"
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# § 931a. Art. 131a. Subornation of perjury

**(a)** **In General.—** Any person subject to this chapter who induces and procures another person—

shall, if the conditions specified in subsection (b) are satisfied, be punished as a court-martial may direct.

**(1)** to take an oath; and

**(2)** to falsely testify, depose, or state upon such oath;

**(b)** **Conditions.—** The conditions referred to in subsection (a) are the following:

**(1)** The oath is administered with respect to a matter for which such oath is required or authorized by law.

**(2)** The oath is administered by a person having authority to do so.

**(3)** Upon the oath, the other person willfully makes or subscribes a statement.

**(4)** The statement is material.

**(5)** The statement is false.

**(6)** When the statement is made or subscribed, the person subject to this chapter and the other person do not believe that the statement is true.

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**Source Credit**: (Added Pub. L. 114–328, div. E, title LX, § 5444, Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2956.)

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