(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.
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