§ 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.

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