North Carolina § 14-221 - 2. Altering court documents or entering unauthorized judgments.
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§ 14-221. 2. Altering court documents or entering unauthorized judgments.
Any person who without lawful authority intentionally enters a judgment upon or materially alters or changes any criminal or civil process, criminal or civil pleading, or other official case record is guilty of a Class H felony. History (1979, c. 526; 1979, 2nd Sess., c. 1316, s. 14; 1981, c. 63, s. 1; c. 179, s. 14.) Cross References. - For structured sentencing provisions, see G.S. 15A-1340.10 et seq. Legal Periodicals. - For survey of 1979 criminal law, see 58 N.C.L. Rev. 1350 (1980).
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 14-221 cover?
Section 14-221 ("2. Altering court documents or entering unauthorized judgments.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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