N.Y. Penal Law 255.05 – Unlawfully issuing a dissolution decree
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§ 255.05 Unlawfully issuing a dissolution decree.
Attorney's Note
Under the New York Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $1,000 |
A person is guilty of unlawfully issuing a dissolution decree when, not being a judicial officer authorized to issue decrees of divorce or annulment, he issues a written instrument reciting or certifying that he or some other purportedly but not actually authorized person has issued a valid decree of civil divorce, annulment or other dissolution of a marriage.
Unlawfully issuing a dissolution decree is a class A misdemeanor.