West Virginia § 48-14-1001 - Misrepresentation of delinquent support payments; penalty.
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§ 48-14-1001. Misrepresentation of delinquent support payments; penalty.
If any person knowingly and willfully makes any false, fictitious or fraudulent statement or representation, or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any false, fictitious or fraudulent statement or entry, thus misrepresenting the amount of child support actually due and owing, and if such statement, representation, writing or document causes bureau for support enforcement attorney in reliance thereon to institute an action or proceeding or otherwise commence to enforce a support obligation under this article or under section 1-305, such person is guilty of false swearing and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided by law for such offense.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does West Virginia Code § 48-14-1001 cover?
Section 48-14-1001 ("Misrepresentation of delinquent support payments; penalty.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. 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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