Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org5529763.2-1217Provision of false information; penalty2025Welfare (Social Services)Social Services ProgramsAdoptionGeneral Provisions

Any person who knowingly and intentionally provides false information in writing and under oath, which is material to an adoptive placement shall be guilty of a Class 6 felony. The Commissioner is authorized to investigate such cases and may refer the case to the attorney for the Commonwealth for prosecution.

1995, cc. 772, 826, § 63.1-220.6; 2000, c. 830, § 63.1-219.24; 2002, c. 747.