Sch 1 (The Criminal Code), s 399
In forceFraudulent concealment of particular documents
Schedule 1The Criminal Code
Part 6Offences relating to property and contracts
Division 1Stealing and like offences
399 Fraudulent concealment of particular documents
A person who, with intent to defraud, conceals the whole or part of—
(a)
a register or record kept by lawful authority; or
(b)
a document recording title to property; or
(c)
a testamentary instrument (whether the testator is living or dead);
commits a crime. Maximum penalty—
(a)
if the offence is committed in relation to a document recording title to property—3 years imprisonment; or
(b)
otherwise—14 years imprisonment.
sch 1 pt 6 div 1 ch 37 s 399 amd 1988 No. 88 s 5 sch 2
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