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MD CRIMINAL-LAW 8-606-1

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MD CRIMINAL-LAW 8-606-1

Maryland Criminal Law

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Maryland Criminal Law Code Section 8-606.1 (2023) - Forging, Falsifying, or Counterfeiting Signature of Judge, Court Officer, or Court Employee (a) A person may not: (1) forge, falsify, or counterfeit the signature of a judge, court officer, or court employee of the State; or (2) use a document with a forged, false, or counterfeit signature of a judge, court officer, or other court employee of the State knowing the signature to be forged, false, or counterfeit. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both. (c) A person who violates this section is subject to § 5–106(b) of the Courts Article....

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