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    Code (/uscode/text) Title 18 (/uscode/text/18) Part I (/uscode/text/18/part-I) Chapter 73


    (/uscode/text/18/part-I/chapter-73) 1519

    18 U.S. Code 1519 - Destruction,


    alteration, or falsification of records in
    Federal investigations and bankruptcy
    Current through Pub. L. 114-38 (http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-114publ38/html/PLAW-114publ38.htm). (See
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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.
    (Added Pub. L. 107204, title VIII (http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-107publ204/html/PLAW107publ204.htm), 802(a), July 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 800 (http://uscode.house.gov/statviewer.htm?
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