Section 8-605 - Counterfeiting of public documents.

§ 8-605. Counterfeiting of public documents.
 

(a)  Prohibited.-  

(1) A person may not counterfeit, cause to be counterfeited, or willingly aid or assist in counterfeiting: 

(i) a commission, patent, pardon, order for release, or other court document; or 

(ii) a warrant, certificate, or other public security from which money may be drawn from the treasury of the State. 

(2) A person may not write, sign, or possess a counterfeit: 

(i) commission, patent, pardon, order for release, or other court document; or 

(ii) warrant, certificate, or other public security from which money may be drawn from the treasury of the State. 

(b)  Penalty.- A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment for not less than 2 years and not exceeding 10 years. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 45; 2002, ch. 26, § 2; 2008, chs. 29, 30.]