Pen. Code, § 128 · Chapter 5. Perjury and Subornation of Perjury
Pen. Code, § 128
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Every person who, by willful perjury or subornation of perjury procures the conviction and execution of any innocent person, is punishable by death or life imprisonment without possibility of parole. The penalty shall be determined pursuant to Sections 190.3 and 190.4.
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History
Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 316.
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