Penal Law § 135.55 · Article 135. Kidnapping, Coercion and Related Offenses
Substitution of children
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§ 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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