Section 16-9-20 - Subornation of perjury in civil actions(A) It is unlawful for a person to:(1) wilfully induce, procure, or persuade another person by any means to commit perjury in initiating a civil action or proceeding; or(2) wilfully induce, procure, or persuade another person to give false, misleading, or incomplete testimony while under oath in a civil action or proceeding.(B) A person who violates the provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than six months and fined not less than two hundred dollars.1993 Act No. 184, Section 90; 1712 (2) 487; R. S. 218; G. S. 2532; Cr. C. '02 Section 254; Cr. C. '12 Section 341; Cr. C. '22 Section 333; 1932 Code Section 1398; 1942 Code Section 1398; 1952 Code Section 16-202; 1962 Code Section 16-202.