{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"471.5","citation":"Pen. Code, § 471.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 1. OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS [25. - 680.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1"},{"name":"TITLE 13. OF CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY [450. - 593g.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-13"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Forgery and Counterfeiting [470. - 483.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-13/chapter-4"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 644.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Any person who alters or modifies the medical record of any person, with fraudulent intent, or who, with fraudulent intent, creates any false medical record, is guilty of a misdemeanor.</p>","text":"Any person who alters or modifies the medical record of any person, with fraudulent intent, or who, with fraudulent intent, creates any false medical record, is guilty of a misdemeanor.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/forgery-and-counterfeiting-471-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}