13-2407. Tampering with a public record;
classification
A. A person commits tampering with a public record if, with the intent to defraud
or deceive, such person knowingly:
1. Makes or completes a written instrument, knowing that it has been falsely made,
which purports to be a public record or true copy thereof or alters or makes a false
entry in a written instrument which is a public record or a true copy of a public record;
or
2. Presents or uses a written instrument which is or purports to be a public record
or a copy of such public record, knowing that it has been falsely made, completed or
altered or that a false entry has been made, with intent that it be taken as genuine; or
3. Records, registers or files or offers for recordation, registration or filing in
a governmental office or agency a written statement which has been falsely made,
completed or altered or in which a false entry has been made or which contains a false
statement or false information; or
4. Destroys, mutilates, conceals, removes or otherwise impairs the availability of
any public record; or
5. Refuses to deliver a public record in such person's possession upon proper
request of a public servant entitled to receive such record for examination or other
purposes.
B. In this section "public record" means all official books, papers, written
instruments or records created, issued, received or kept by any governmental office or
agency or required by law to be kept by others for the information of the government.
C. Tampering with a public record is a class 6 felony.
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