Maine criminal charge
Falsifying health care records in Maine
Falsifying health care records is a criminal offense under Maine law, defined by 17-A M.R.S. § 707-A. Its classification is not fixed: Maine 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 17-A M.R.S. § 707-A.
What is the penalty for falsifying health care records in Maine?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 364 days (Falsifying health care records (base offense) — Falsifying health care records is a Class D crime unless the aggravating circumstance in subsection 4 applies.; the statutory maximum is 'less than one year' (17-A M.R.S. §1604(1)(D)); individual statutes may specify a different maximum) | discretionary | 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 |
| Fine | up to $2,000 (Falsifying health care records (base offense) — Falsifying health care records is a Class D crime unless the aggravating circumstance in subsection 4 applies.; maximum for an individual (17-A M.R.S. §1704(4)); organizations up to $10,000 (§1705); statute-specific fines may differ) | discretionary | 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Falsifying health care records causing serious bodily injury or mental/behavioral impairment — The offense is a Class C crime if any reliance on a violation of this section causes serious bodily injury or impairment of the mental or behavioral condition of any person.; statutory default maximum (17-A M.R.S. §1604(1)(C)); individual statutes may specify a different maximum, and mandatory minimums apply to certain crimes (§1604(3))) | discretionary | 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Falsifying health care records causing serious bodily injury or mental/behavioral impairment — The offense is a Class C crime if any reliance on a violation of this section causes serious bodily injury or impairment of the mental or behavioral condition of any person.; maximum for an individual (17-A M.R.S. §1704(3)); organizations up to $20,000 (§1705); statute-specific and alternative fines may exceed (§1706)) | discretionary | 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 |
Applies to current (PL 2019, c. 113 recodification).
How is falsifying health care records classified in Maine?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falsifying health care records (base offense) | Class D Crime | Falsifying health care records is a Class D crime unless the aggravating circumstance in subsection 4 applies. | 17-A M.R.S. § 707-A(3) |
| Falsifying health care records causing serious bodily injury or mental/behavioral impairment | Class C Crime | The offense is a Class C crime if any reliance on a violation of this section causes serious bodily injury or impairment of the mental or behavioral condition of any person. | 17-A M.R.S. § 707-A(4) |
Common questions about falsifying health care records in Maine
What class of crime is falsifying health care records in Maine?
It depends on the circumstances: falsifying health care records ranges from a Class D Crime to a Class C Crime in Maine under 17-A M.R.S. § 707-A.
Falsifying health care records (base offense): Class D Crime (17-A M.R.S. § 707-A(3)) · Falsifying health care records causing serious bodily injury or mental/behavioral impairment: Class C Crime (17-A M.R.S. § 707-A(4))
What are the penalties for falsifying health care records in Maine?
Penalties for falsifying health care records in Maine depend on how it is classified — from a Class D Crime up to a Class C Crime — with the ranges set by 17-A M.R.S. § 1604; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Maine statute covers falsifying health care records?
Falsifying health care records is governed by 17-A M.R.S. § 707-A (Falsifying health care records).
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.