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N.Y. Penal Law § 175.25 — Tampering with public records in the first degree

Current through 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)

Part of Article 175: Offenses Involving False Written Statements, New York Penal Law.

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Full text of N.Y. Penal Law § 175.25

Statutory text current through the 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17). This publication reproduces the text of the Consolidated Laws of New York as provided by the New York State Senate's Open Legislation service (Legislative Bill Drafting Commission statutory text); it is not the official statutes of the State of New York.

N.Y. Penal Law § 175.25Primary source, current through the 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)
175.25 Tampering with public records in the first degree. A person is guilty of tampering with public records in the first degree when, knowing that he does not have the authority of anyone entitled to grant it, and with intent to defraud, he knowingly removes, mutilates, destroys, conceals, makes a false entry in or falsely alters any record or other written instrument filed with, deposited in, or otherwise constituting a record of a public office or public servant. Tampering with public records in the first degree is a class D felony.

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What class of felony is tampering with public records in the first degree in New York?

Tampering with public records in the first degree is a Class D Felony in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 175.25.

Which New York statute covers tampering with public records in the first degree?

Tampering with public records in the first degree is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 175.25 (Tampering with public records in the first degree).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.