Pennsylvania § 4904 Unsworn falsification to authorities

Pennsylvania Statutes

§ 4904 — Unsworn falsification to authorities

Pennsylvania § 4904

JurisdictionPennsylvania

Title 18CRIMES AND OFFENSES

PartPART II

Ch. 49FALSIFICATION AND INTIMIDATION

Subch.PERJURY AND FALSIFICATION

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Bluebook

18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 4904 (2026).

Text

(a)In general.--A person commits a misdemeanor of the second degree if, with intent to mislead a public servant in performing his official function, he:

(1)makes any written false statement which he does not believe to be true;

(2)submits or invites reliance on any writing which he knows to be forged, altered or otherwise lacking in authenticity; or

(3)submits or invites reliance on any sample, specimen, map, boundary mark, or other object which he knows to be false.

(b)Statements "under penalty".--A person commits a misdemeanor of the third degree if he makes a written false statement which he does not believe to be true, on or pursuant to a form bearing notice, authorized by law, to the effect that false statements made therein are punishable.

(c)Perjury provisions applicable.

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(a) In general.--A person commits a misdemeanor of the second degree if, with intent to mislead a public servant in performing his official function, he:

(1) makes any written false statement which he does not believe to be true;

(2) submits or invites reliance on any writing which he knows to be forged, altered or otherwise lacking in authenticity; or

(3) submits or invites reliance on any sample, specimen, map, boundary mark, or other object which he knows to be false.

(b) Statements "under penalty".--A person commits a misdemeanor of the third degree if he makes a written false statement which he does not believe to be true, on or pursuant to a form bearing notice, authorized by law, to the effect that false statements made therein are punishable.

(c) Perjury provisions applicable.--Section 4902(c) through (f) of this title (relating to perjury) applies to this section.

(d) Penalty.--In addition to any other penalty that may be imposed, a person convicted under this section shall be sentenced to pay a fine of at least $1,000.

Legislative History

(Nov. 29, 2006, P.L.1481, No.168, eff. 60 days) 2006 Amendment.Act 168 added subsec. (d). Cross References.Section 4904 is referred to in section 6116, 9158.2 of this title; section 2344 of Title 3 (Agriculture); sections 1518, 3905 of Title 4 (Amusements); section 3505 of Title 5 (Athletics and Sports); sections 102, 134, 142, 8998 of Title 15 (Corporations and Unincorporated Associations); sections 761, 911, 3101, 3175, 3908 of Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries); sections 4308.1, 5103, 5337, 6344.2, 6711 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations); section 1714 of Title 25 (Elections); section 4110 of Title 27 (Environmental Resources); section 7923 of Title 35 (Health and Safety); sections 102, 1904, 5552, 5903 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure); sections 13A05, 13A08 of Title 65 (Public Officers); section 2301 of Title 71 (State Government); sections 1510, 1901, 1920.2 of Title 75 (Vehicles).