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Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 14, § 125.2. False statements concerning paternity

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A. It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully and knowingly make a written or oral false statement concerning the following:

(1) Biological paternity in or in support of a certificate, record, or report required by the provisions of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950;  1 or

(2) The surrender of parental rights pursuant to the provisions of Title XI of the Louisiana Children's Code.  2

B. Whoever violates this Section shall be fined not more than ten thousand dollars, or imprisoned for not more than five years, or both.

1 Vital Statistics Laws, R.S. 40:32 et seq.
2 Ch.C. art. 1101 et seq.
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