A person commits a class 6 felony, if, being a public servant authorized by law to make and issue official certificates or other official written instruments, he makes and issues such an instrument containing a statement which he knows to be false.
Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 462, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 40-8-406. L. 89: Entire section amended, p. 840, § 84, effective July 1.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 8 - Offenses - Governmental Operations
Part 4 - Abuse of Public Office
§ 18-8-402. Misuse of Official Information
§ 18-8-403. Official Oppression
§ 18-8-404. First Degree Official Misconduct
§ 18-8-405. Second Degree Official Misconduct
§ 18-8-406. Issuing a False Certificate
§ 18-8-407. Embezzlement of Public Property
§ 18-8-408. Designation of Insurer Prohibited
§ 18-8-410. Abuse of Public Trust by an Educator - Definitions