Virginia Statutes

§ 18.2-172.1 — Falsifying or altering and fraudulently using transcripts or diplomas; penalty

Virginia § 18.2-172.1
JurisdictionVirginia
Title 18.2CRIMES AND OFFENSES GENERALLY
Ch. 6CRIMES INVOLVING FRAUD
Art. 1FORGERY

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Bluebook
Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-172.1 (2026).

Text

Any person who materially falsifies or alters a transcript or diploma from an institution of higher education and fraudulently uses the same for pecuniary gain or in furtherance of such person's education shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.

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Legislative History

1983, c. 91.

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