Arizona criminal charge
Consideration for referral of patient, client or customer in Arizona
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
Consideration for referral of patient, client or customer is a criminal offense under Arizona law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-3713. Its classification is not fixed: Arizona assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by A.R.S. § 13-3713.
What is the penalty for consideration for referral of patient, client or customer in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 2.5 years to 7 years (Consideration for referral (value $1,000 or more) — The consideration received or given for referral had a value of one thousand dollars or more.; presumptive 3.5 years; mitigated 2 / aggravated 8.75 years on required findings (13-701, 13-702(B)-(D)); repetitive (13-703) or dangerous (13-704) offenses use different ranges) | presumptive | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Fine | up to $150,000 (Consideration for referral (value $1,000 or more) — The consideration received or given for referral had a value of one thousand dollars or more.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Jail / prison | 18 months to 36 months (Consideration for referral ($100–$999) — The consideration had a value of more than one hundred dollars but less than one thousand dollars.; presumptive 2.5 years; mitigated 1 year / aggravated 3.75 years on required findings (13-701, 13-702(B)-(D)); repetitive (13-703) or dangerous (13-704) offenses use different ranges) | presumptive | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Fine | up to $150,000 (Consideration for referral ($100–$999) — The consideration had a value of more than one hundred dollars but less than one thousand dollars.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 18 months (Consideration for referral ($100 or less) — The consideration had a value of one hundred dollars or less.; presumptive 1 year; mitigated .33 years / aggravated 2 years on required findings (13-701, 13-702(B)-(D)); repetitive (13-703) or dangerous (13-704) offenses use different ranges; a class 6 felony may be designated a class 1 misdemeanor under 13-604) | presumptive | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Fine | up to $150,000 (Consideration for referral ($100 or less) — The consideration had a value of one hundred dollars or less.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 18 months (False information or failure to report change affecting eligibility — A person knowingly misrepresents or conceals material facts on a medical/health coverage application or fails to report a change affecting eligibility.; presumptive 1 year; mitigated .33 years / aggravated 2 years on required findings (13-701, 13-702(B)-(D)); repetitive (13-703) or dangerous (13-704) offenses use different ranges; a class 6 felony may be designated a class 1 misdemeanor under 13-604) | presumptive | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Fine | up to $150,000 (False information or failure to report change affecting eligibility — A person knowingly misrepresents or conceals material facts on a medical/health coverage application or fails to report a change affecting eligibility.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Jail / prison | 9 months to 24 months (Fraudulent use of identification to obtain coverage ($1,000 or more) — The value of medical or health coverage obtained or attempted through unauthorized or fraudulently acquired identification is one thousand dollars or more.; presumptive 1.5 years; mitigated 6 months / aggravated 2.5 years on required findings (13-701, 13-702(B)-(D)); repetitive (13-703) or dangerous (13-704) offenses use different ranges) | presumptive | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Fine | up to $150,000 (Fraudulent use of identification to obtain coverage ($1,000 or more) — The value of medical or health coverage obtained or attempted through unauthorized or fraudulently acquired identification is one thousand dollars or more.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 18 months (Fraudulent use of identification to obtain coverage ($100–$999) — The value of the medical or health coverage or attempted coverage exceeds one hundred dollars but is less than one thousand dollars.; presumptive 1 year; mitigated .33 years / aggravated 2 years on required findings (13-701, 13-702(B)-(D)); repetitive (13-703) or dangerous (13-704) offenses use different ranges; a class 6 felony may be designated a class 1 misdemeanor under 13-604) | presumptive | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Fine | up to $150,000 (Fraudulent use of identification to obtain coverage ($100–$999) — The value of the medical or health coverage or attempted coverage exceeds one hundred dollars but is less than one thousand dollars.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Fraudulent use of identification to obtain coverage ($100 or less) — The value of the medical or health coverage or attempted coverage is one hundred dollars or less.; definite term served outside state prison (13-707(A)(1)); prior same offense within 2 years elevates to the next higher class (13-707(B))) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (Fraudulent use of identification to obtain coverage ($100 or less) — The value of the medical or health coverage or attempted coverage is one hundred dollars or less.; 13-802(A)) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
| Jail / prison | 18 months to 36 months (Counterfeiting or altering identification to obtain coverage — A person knowingly counterfeits, alters, uses, transfers, acquires or possesses counterfeited or altered identification to fraudulently obtain medical or health coverage.; presumptive 2.5 years; mitigated 1 year / aggravated 3.75 years on required findings (13-701, 13-702(B)-(D)); repetitive (13-703) or dangerous (13-704) offenses use different ranges) | presumptive | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Fine | up to $150,000 (Counterfeiting or altering identification to obtain coverage — A person knowingly counterfeits, alters, uses, transfers, acquires or possesses counterfeited or altered identification to fraudulently obtain medical or health coverage.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 18 months (Lending identification to another for fraudulent use — A person entitled to coverage knowingly lends their identification to another to fraudulently obtain medical or health coverage.; presumptive 1 year; mitigated .33 years / aggravated 2 years on required findings (13-701, 13-702(B)-(D)); repetitive (13-703) or dangerous (13-704) offenses use different ranges; a class 6 felony may be designated a class 1 misdemeanor under 13-604) | presumptive | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Fine | up to $150,000 (Lending identification to another for fraudulent use — A person entitled to coverage knowingly lends their identification to another to fraudulently obtain medical or health coverage.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Jail / prison | 9 months to 24 months (Aiding or abetting offense under this section — A person knowingly aids or abets another in committing an offense under this section or § 36-2905.04.; presumptive 1.5 years; mitigated 6 months / aggravated 2.5 years on required findings (13-701, 13-702(B)-(D)); repetitive (13-703) or dangerous (13-704) offenses use different ranges) | presumptive | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
| Fine | up to $150,000 (Aiding or abetting offense under this section — A person knowingly aids or abets another in committing an offense under this section or § 36-2905.04.; fine cap for an individual (13-801); statute-specific amounts may exceed) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-702 |
Applies to first felony offense, non-dangerous; presumptive term 3.5 years.
How is consideration for referral of patient, client or customer classified in Arizona?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consideration for referral (value $1,000 or more) | Class 3 Felony | The consideration received or given for referral had a value of one thousand dollars or more. | A.R.S. § 13-3713A.1 |
| Consideration for referral ($100–$999) | Class 4 Felony | The consideration had a value of more than one hundred dollars but less than one thousand dollars. | A.R.S. § 13-3713A.2 |
| Consideration for referral ($100 or less) | Class 6 Felony | The consideration had a value of one hundred dollars or less. | A.R.S. § 13-3713A.3 |
| False information or failure to report change affecting eligibility | Class 6 Felony | A person knowingly misrepresents or conceals material facts on a medical/health coverage application or fails to report a change affecting eligibility. | A.R.S. § 13-3713B |
| Fraudulent use of identification to obtain coverage ($1,000 or more) | Class 5 Felony | The value of medical or health coverage obtained or attempted through unauthorized or fraudulently acquired identification is one thousand dollars or more. | A.R.S. § 13-3713C.1 |
| Fraudulent use of identification to obtain coverage ($100–$999) | Class 6 Felony | The value of the medical or health coverage or attempted coverage exceeds one hundred dollars but is less than one thousand dollars. | A.R.S. § 13-3713C.2 |
| Fraudulent use of identification to obtain coverage ($100 or less) | Class 1 Misdemeanor | The value of the medical or health coverage or attempted coverage is one hundred dollars or less. | A.R.S. § 13-3713C.3 |
| Counterfeiting or altering identification to obtain coverage | Class 4 Felony | A person knowingly counterfeits, alters, uses, transfers, acquires or possesses counterfeited or altered identification to fraudulently obtain medical or health coverage. | A.R.S. § 13-3713D |
| Lending identification to another for fraudulent use | Class 6 Felony | A person entitled to coverage knowingly lends their identification to another to fraudulently obtain medical or health coverage. | A.R.S. § 13-3713E |
| Aiding or abetting offense under this section | Class 5 Felony | A person knowingly aids or abets another in committing an offense under this section or § 36-2905.04. | A.R.S. § 13-3713F |
Common questions about consideration for referral of patient, client or customer in Arizona
Is consideration for referral of patient, client or customer a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
It depends on the circumstances: consideration for referral of patient, client or customer ranges from a Class 1 Misdemeanor to a Class 3 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3713.
Consideration for referral (value $1,000 or more): Class 3 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3713A.1) · Consideration for referral ($100–$999): Class 4 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3713A.2) · Consideration for referral ($100 or less): Class 6 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3713A.3) · False information or failure to report change affecting eligibility: Class 6 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3713B) · Fraudulent use of identification to obtain coverage ($1,000 or more): Class 5 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3713C.1) · Fraudulent use of identification to obtain coverage ($100–$999): Class 6 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3713C.2) · Fraudulent use of identification to obtain coverage ($100 or less): Class 1 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-3713C.3) · Counterfeiting or altering identification to obtain coverage: Class 4 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3713D) · Lending identification to another for fraudulent use: Class 6 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3713E) · Aiding or abetting offense under this section: Class 5 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-3713F)
What are the penalties for consideration for referral of patient, client or customer in Arizona?
Which Arizona statute covers consideration for referral of patient, client or customer?
Consideration for referral of patient, client or customer is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3713 (Consideration for referral of patient, client or customer; fraud; violation; classification).
Legal terms used in this law
This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.