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Article 398 of the Criminal Code

TÍTULO XVIII — De las falsedades

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La autoridad o funcionario público que librare certificación falsa con escasa trascendencia en el tráfico jurídico será castigado con la pena de suspensión de seis meses a dos años. Este precepto no será aplicable a los certificados relativos a la Seguridad Social y a la Hacienda Pública.

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History of reforms to this article, from oldest to most recent, as recorded in the BOE’s consolidated legislation.

Ley Orgánica 10/1995, de 23 de noviembre, del Código Penal.

In force from 24/05/1996 to 16/01/2013

La autoridad o funcionario público que librare certificación falsa será castigado con la pena de suspensión de seis meses a dos años.

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Orientative data computed from the highest prison term mentioned in this article. Aggravated or mitigated subtypes, non-custodial penalties and concurrence rules may alter the outcome in each specific case.

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