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N.Y. Penal Law § 135.55: Substitution of children
Where this section sits in the code
- Penal Law
- Part 3. Specific Offenses
- Title H. Offenses Against the Person Involving Physical Injury, Sexual Conduct, Restraint and Intimidation
- Article 135. Kidnapping, Coercion and Related Offenses
§ 135.55 Substitution of children.
A person is guilty of substitution of children when, having been
temporarily entrusted with a child less than one year old and intending
to deceive a parent, guardian or other lawful custodian of such child,
he substitutes, produces or returns to such parent, guardian or
custodian a child other than the one entrusted.
Substitution of children is a class E felony.
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