Pennsylvania § 4910 - Tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 4910 — Tampering with or fabricating physical evidence., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4910. Tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
A person commits a misdemeanor of the second degree if, believing that an official proceeding or investigation is pending or about to be instituted, he:
(1) alters, destroys, conceals or removes any record, document or thing with intent to impair its verity or availability in such proceeding or investigation; or
(2) makes, presents or uses any record, document or thing knowing it to be false and with intent to mislead a public servant who is or may be engaged in such proceeding or investigation.
Cross References. Section 4910 is referred to in section 5552 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 4910
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 4910 cover?
Section 4910 ("Tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 4910?
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