(a) A person commits the crime of forgery in the second degree if, with intent to defraud, he or she falsely makes, completes or alters a written instrument which is or purports to be, or which is calculated to become or to represent if completed:
(1) A deed, will, codicil, or contract which does or may evidence, create, transfer, terminate or otherwise affect a legal right, interest, obligation or status; or
(2) A public record, or an instrument filed or required or authorized by law to be filed in a public office or with a public employee; or
(3) A written instrument officially issued or created by a public office, public employees or government agency.
(b) Forgery in the second degree is a Class C felony.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 9 - Forgery and Fraudulent Practices.
Article 1 - Forgery and Related Offenses.
Section 13A-9-1 - Definitions.
Section 13A-9-2 - Forgery in the First Degree.
Section 13A-9-3 - Forgery in the Second Degree.
Section 13A-9-3.1 - Forgery in the Third Degree.
Section 13A-9-4 - Forgery in the Fourth Degree.
Section 13A-9-5 - Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument in the First Degree.
Section 13A-9-6 - Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument in the Second Degree.
Section 13A-9-6.1 - Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument in the Third Degree.
Section 13A-9-7 - Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument in the Fourth Degree.
Section 13A-9-9 - Criminal Possession of Forgery Device.
Section 13A-9-10 - Criminal Simulation.
Section 13A-9-11 - Obtaining Signature by Deception.
Section 13A-9-12 - Offering False Instrument for Recording; Nullifaction or Expungement From Record.
Section 13A-9-13.1 - Negotiating Worthless Negotiable Instrument - Generally.
Section 13A-9-13.3 - Negotiating Worthless Negotiable Instrument - Prima Facie Evidence of Identity.
Section 13A-9-14 - Illegal Possession or Fraudulent Use of Credit Card or Debit Card.
Section 13A-9-14.1 - Fraud by Persons Authorized to Provide Goods and Services; Definitions.
Section 13A-9-15 - Reporting of Credit Card Lost, Stolen, or Mislaid.
Section 13A-9-16 - Unlawfully Using Slugs - Definitions.
Section 13A-9-17 - Unlawfully Using Slugs - Prohibition.
Section 13A-9-18 - Criminal Impersonation.
Section 13A-9-18.1 - Giving of False Name or Address to a Law Enforcement Officer.
Section 13A-9-19 - Change Bills - Emitting as Money.