Penal Code section 122

It is no defense to a prosecution for perjury that the accused was not competent to give the testimony, deposition, or certificate of which falsehood is alleged. It is sufficient that he did give such testimony or make such deposition or certificate.

Source: Section 122, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=122. (accessed Jun. 9, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 122’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_122

Original Source: Section 122, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=122. (last accessed May 12, 2025).