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§ 63.2-1217 — Provision of false information; penalty

Virginia § 63.2-1217
JurisdictionVirginia
Title 63.2WELFARE (SOCIAL SERVICES)
Subtitle IIISOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS
Ch. 12ADOPTION
Art. 1General Provisions

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Va. Code Ann. § 63.2-1217 (2026).

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Any person who knowingly and intentionally provides false information in writing and under oath, which is material to an adoptive placement shall be guilty of a Class 6 felony. The Commissioner is authorized to investigate such cases and may refer the case to the attorney for the Commonwealth for prosecution.

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Legislative History

1995, cc. 772, 826, § 63.1-220.6; 2000, c. 830, § 63.1-219.24; 2002, c. 747.

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