A person who presents a false or fraudulent claim or proof in support of such claim, upon a contract of insurance for payment of any loss, or who prepares, makes or subscribes to an account, certificate of survey, affidavit or proof of loss, or other book, paper or writing, with intent to present or use it or allow it to be presented or used in support of such claim, is guilty of a class 5 felony.

Attorney's Note

Under the Arizona Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 5 felonyup to 2 yearsup to $150,000
For details, see § 13-702

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 44-1220

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Person: means an individual, corporation, partnership, association, joint stock company or trust, limited liability company, government or governmental subdivision or agency or any other unincorporated organization. See Arizona Laws 44-1801
  • Writing: includes printing. See Arizona Laws 1-215