What is the statute of limitations on perjury and who do you file a complaint with for a Deputy Sheriff committing perjury?
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What is the statute of limitations on perjury and who do you file a complaint with for a Deputy Sheriff committing perjury?
The Sheriff’s office says to take it up with the judge and the judge says to take the matter up with law enforcement. My ex-wife attempted to get a protection order by testifying I was sitting in my car outside the place she resides at several nights over a period of time. My employer testified that I was at work at the times she says that I was outside her home. The judge ruled she was an unreliable witness and her testimony was unbelievable. A deputy sheriff testified he can see into the future and the judge ruled the deputy sheriff is an unreliable witness. What is my recourse?
Asked on July 22, 2013 under Criminal Law, South Dakota
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Perjury is a criminal offense and the best way to see what legal recourse you can have as to the sheriff is to have a meeting with a representative with the county district attorney's office to see if he or she wishes to file criminal charges. The statute of limitations for perjury is 2 years.
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