West Virginia · West Virginia Code — Chapter 61, Crimes and Their Punishment

W. Va. Code (Crimes) § 61-4-1: Forgery of public record, certificate, return or attestation of court or officer; penalty

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Forging public records, court certificates, or official attestations, or using them knowing they are forged, is a felony punishable by imprisonment of two to ten years.

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