It is unlawful for a person to wilfully injure or destroy any part of a courthouse or jail in this State or its interior.

A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined in the discretion of the court or imprisoned not more than three years.

HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 14-607; 1952 Code Section 14-607; 1942 Code Section 1177; 1932 Code Section 1177; Cr. C. '22 Section 67; Cr. C. '12 Section 942; Cr. C. '02 Section 656; G. S. 2708; R. S. 543; 1827 (6) 321; 1993 Act No. 184 Section 129, eff January 1, 1994.