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§ 863 — Forgery and related offenses; definition

Delaware § 863
JurisdictionDelaware
Title11
PartDelaware Criminal Code
Ch. 5SPECIFIC OFFENSES
Subch.Offenses Involving Property

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Bluebook
Del. Code tit. 11, § 863 (2026).

Text

“Written instrument” means any instrument or article containing written or printed matter or the equivalent thereof, used for the purpose of reciting, embodying, conveying or recording information or constituting a symbol or evidence of value, right, privilege or identification.

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Legislative History

11 Del. C. 1953, § 863; 58 Del. Laws, c. 497, § 1

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