18 U.S.C. · Crimes and Criminal Procedure
18 U.S.C. § 1519

Destruction, alteration, or falsification of records in Federal investigations and bankruptcy

Ch. 73 — Obstruction of Justice
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18 U.S.C. § 1519 — Destruction, alteration, or falsification of records in Federal investigations and bankruptcy

U.S.C. Title 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 18 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition 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 From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov

§1519. Destruction, alteration, or falsification of records in Federal investigations and bankruptcy

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.

(Added Pub. L. 107–204, title VIII, §802(a), July 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 800.)

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