There is a newer version of the California Code
2012 California Codes
PEN - Penal Code
PART 1 - OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS [25 - 680]
TITLE 13 - OF CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY
CHAPTER 4 - Forgery and Counterfeiting
Section 471
CA Penal Code § 471 (through 2013 Leg Sess) What's This?
Every person who, with intent to defraud another, makes, forges, or alters any entry in any book of records, or any instrument purporting to be any record or return specified in Section 470, is guilty of forgery.
(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 787, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 2003.)
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. California may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
