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Title 18 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Part I - Crimes
Chapter 73 - Obstruction of Justice
Sec. 1519 - Destruction, alteration, or falsification of records in Federal investigations and bankruptcy
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| 18 U.S.C. § 1519 (2021) |
| §1519. Destruction, alteration, or falsification of records in Federal investigations and bankruptcy |
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Whoever knowingly alters, destroys, mutilates, conceals, covers up, falsifies, or makes a false entry in any record, document, or tangible object with the intent to impede, obstruct, or influence the investigation or proper administration of any matter within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States or any case filed under title 11, or in relation to or contemplation of any such matter or case, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both. |
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(Added Pub. L. 107–204, title VIII, §802(a), July 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 800.) |
| United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE |
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| Title 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE PART I - CRIMES CHAPTER 73 - OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE Sec. 1519 - Destruction, alteration, or falsification of records in Federal investigations and bankruptcy |
| section 1519 |
| 2021 |
| January 3, 2022 |
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| 116 Stat. 800 |
| Public Law 107-204 |
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