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Arizona Revised Statutes Title 39. Public Records, Printing and Notices § 39-161. Presentment of false instrument for filing; classification

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A person who acknowledges, certifies, notarizes, procures or offers to be filed, registered or recorded in a public office in this state an instrument he knows to be false or forged, which, if genuine, could be filed, registered or recorded under any law of this state or the United States, or in compliance with established procedure is guilty of a class 6 felony. As used in this section “instrument” includes a written instrument as defined in § 13-2001.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arizona Revised Statutes Title 39. Public Records, Printing and Notices § 39-161. Presentment of false instrument for filing; classification - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/az/title-39-public-records-printing-and-notices/az-rev-st-sect-39-161/

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