In South Carolina, forging a judge’s signature is a serious felony offense. The crime is defined as intentionally signing a document or writing with the intent to deceive or defraud someone by creating the false impression that it was signed by a judge. Forging a judge’s signature carries a sentence of up to five years in prison and/or a fine of up to $5,000. There are two main types of South Carolina forging a judge’s signature: (1) forging a judge’s signature on a legal document, such as a court order or a writ; and (2) forging a judge’s signature on a check or other document. In either case, the individual found guilty of this crime could face serious legal consequences.