Code of Virginia (Last Updated:July 28, 2020) |
TITLE 63.2. Welfare (Social Services) |
SUBTITLE III. Social Services Programs |
CHAPTER 12. Adoption |
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions |
SECTION 63.2-1217. Provision of false information; penalty |
Any person who knowingly and intentionally provides false information in writing and under oath, which is material to an adoptive placement shall be guilty of a Class 6 felony. The Commissioner is authorized to investigate such cases and may refer the case to the attorney for the Commonwealth for prosecution. 1995, cc. 772 , 772 , § 63.1-220.6; 2000, c. 772 , § 63.1-219.24; 2002, c. 772 . |