8.137 False Declaration Before Grand Jury or Court (18 U.S.C. Sec. 1623) is a federal criminal statute that makes it a crime to make false declarations before a federal grand jury or court. The statute applies to any person who makes a false declaration under oath or affirmation before a federal grand jury or court, with the intent to deceive the court or jury. The false declaration must be material to the proceeding in which it is made. There are two types of false declarations covered by this statute: (1) those made orally to the grand jury or court, and (2) those made in writing and verified by oath or affirmation. It is important to note that the false declaration must be material to the proceeding in which it is made, meaning that it has some bearing on the case being heard. In other words, if the false declaration is made for a completely unrelated matter, it would not be considered a violation of this statute.