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19-A ME Rev Stat § 1609 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 53: PATERNITY|Subchapter 2: EXPEDITED PROCESS FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OF PATERNITY ACTIONS|19-A §1609. Failure of alleged father to deny paternity

 §1609. Failure of alleged father to deny paternity 1.  Filing of record of proceeding in court.  If the alleged father fails to file a written denial of paternity with the department within 20 days after service of notice upon him, the department's attorney may file the record of the proceeding in a court as a paternity action. The filing of the record, along with proof of service pursuant to section 1604, constitutes a filing under the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 3(1) and further service is not required.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Failure to file written denial constitutes default.  The alleged father's failure to file a written denial with the department constitutes a default under the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 55(a). The department shall forward to the alleged father by ordinary mail a copy of any request for a default judgment. The mailing of the request to the alleged father's last known address constitutes adequate notice of the default proceeding and further notice is not required.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1610 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 53: PATERNITY|Subchapter 2: EXPEDITED PROCESS FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OF PATERNITY ACTIONS|19-A §1610. Blood or tissue-typing tests

 §1610. Blood or tissue-typing tests 1.  Requirement of tests.  If the alleged father files a written denial of paternity with the department within 20 days after service of the notice upon him, the department shall schedule blood or tissue-typing tests for the mother, the child and the alleged father, which may include, but are not limited to, tests of red cell antigens, red cell isoenzymes, human leukocyte antigens and serum proteins. The tests must be performed by an expert examiner in a laboratory that is accredited for parentage testing by the American Association of Blood Banks.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Scheduling of tests.  The department shall notify the alleged father in writing by ordinary mail of the date, time and place of his blood or tissue-typing tests. The tests must be conducted no earlier than 15 days following the mailing of the department's notice, except with the consent of the alleged father. The tests must be conducted in an office of the department, when practicable. The department shall take into account the alleged father's place of residence or employment in selecting the location of the tests.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Rescheduling of tests.  If the alleged father does not submit to the tests, the department shall notify him in writing by ordinary mail that if he does not, within 15 days, request the department to reschedule the tests, his failure to appear constitutes a refusal to submit to the tests. If the alleged father timely requests rescheduling, the department shall reschedule the tests. The rescheduled tests must be conducted no earlier than 15 days following the mailing of the notice of rescheduling. The notice must also advise the alleged father that, if he fails to submit to the rescheduled tests, the failure constitutes a refusal to submit to the tests.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 4.  Additional genetic testing.  If additional samples are needed to complete genetic testing, the department may require the mother, alleged father and child to submit to additional testing. If a person refuses to submit to additional testing, the court, upon motion by the department, may resolve the question of paternity against that person or order the person to submit to testing. If an original test result is contested, upon request and advance payment by the contestant, the department shall obtain additional test results.   [PL 1997, c. 537, §20 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 537, §62 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 537, §20 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 537, §62 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1611 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 53: PATERNITY|Subchapter 2: EXPEDITED PROCESS FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OF PATERNITY ACTIONS|19-A §1611. Refusal of alleged father to submit to blood or tissue-typing tests

 §1611. Refusal of alleged father to submit to blood or tissue-typing tests 1.  Filing of record in court.  If the alleged father denies paternity and subsequently fails to submit to blood or tissue-typing testing, the record may be filed in court as a paternity action and the department may seek an adjudication of paternity pursuant to section 1914. The alleged father's refusal to submit to a blood or tissue-typing test constitutes a refusal to submit under section 1914. The filing of the record, along with proof of service pursuant to section 1604, constitutes compliance with the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 3(1).   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. C, §14 (AMD); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 2.  Notice of filing.  The department shall send to the alleged father by ordinary mail notice of the filing of the paternity proceeding and a request under section 1911. Within 20 days of the mailing of this notice, the alleged father may assert any defense, in law or fact.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. C, §14 (AMD); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 3.  Request for default judgment or order.  The department shall forward to the alleged father by ordinary mail a copy of any request for a default judgment or an order pursuant to section 1911 or 1914. If the alleged father does not notify the court in writing within 20 days of the date the department's request was mailed that he opposes the relief requested by the department, the court may grant the relief requested without a hearing. Any notice mailed must contain the substance of this section.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. C, §14 (AMD); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. C, §14 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1612 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 53: PATERNITY|Subchapter 2: EXPEDITED PROCESS FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OF PATERNITY ACTIONS|19-A §1612. Procedures after blood or tissue-typing tests

 §1612. Procedures after blood or tissue-typing tests 1.  Transmittal of test results.  Upon receipt of the results of the tests, the department shall send copies of the results by ordinary mail to the alleged father and to the child's mother or to the mother's guardian or next friend if the mother is a minor.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Exclusion of alleged father.  If the alleged father is excluded by the test results as the genetic father of the child, the department may file the record of the proceeding in a court for disposition under section 1915.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. C, §15 (AMD); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 3.  Nonexclusion of alleged father.  If the alleged father is not excluded by the test results and he does not, within 15 days of the mailing to him of a copy of the blood or tissue-typing test results and report, execute and deliver to the department by ordinary mail an acknowledgment of paternity of the child in accordance with the laws of the state in which the child was born, the department may file the record of the proceeding, including the blood or tissue-typing test results, in a court as a paternity proceeding. Sections 1903, 1904 and 1913 apply to the action even though the tests were performed and the results prepared as part of an administrative proceeding. The alleged father's participation in the tests may not prejudice any application by the alleged father under section 1906 for an order appointing an additional examiner of blood or tissue types.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. C, §15 (AMD); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. C, §15 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1613 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 53: PATERNITY|Subchapter 2: EXPEDITED PROCESS FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OF PATERNITY ACTIONS|19-A §1613. Applicability; Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 12(b)

 §1613. Applicability; Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 12(b) If a record of the proceeding is filed under section 1611 or section 1612, subsection 3, the alleged father is not required to file an additional denial of paternity. He may assert any defense, in law or fact. Any defense must be asserted within 25 days after the mailing by ordinary mail of a notice to the alleged father that the record has been filed in court. The notice must contain the substance of this section.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1614 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 53: PATERNITY|Subchapter 2: EXPEDITED PROCESS FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OF PATERNITY ACTIONS|19-A §1614. Acknowledgment of paternity

 §1614. Acknowledgment of paternity If, prior to the filing in a court, the alleged father executes and delivers to the department an acknowledgment of paternity of the child in accordance with the laws of the state in which the child was born, and if the department does not require the alleged father to participate in blood or tissue-typing tests, the proceeding must be terminated and the department may proceed against the father under chapter 65, subchapter II, article 3 with respect to any remedy provided under that article.   [PL 2001, c. 554, §6 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 554, §6 (AMD).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1615 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 53: PATERNITY|Subchapter 2: EXPEDITED PROCESS FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OF PATERNITY ACTIONS|19-A §1615. Representation of department

 §1615. Representation of department The commissioner may designate employees of the department who are not attorneys to file the record of proceedings commenced under this subchapter in District Court and to represent the department in court in both those proceedings and proceedings filed by other parties. The commissioner shall ensure that appropriate training is provided to all employees designated to represent the department under this subchapter.   [PL 2005, c. 352, §2 (AMD).]Revisor's Note: §1615. Voluntary acknowledgment of paternity (As enacted by PL 1997, c. 537, §21 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 19-A, SECTION 1616)SECTION HISTORY RR 1997, c. 1, §15 (RAL). PL 1997, c. 466, §3 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 466, §28 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 537, §21 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 537, §62 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 352, §2 (AMD).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1616 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 53: PATERNITY|Subchapter 2: EXPEDITED PROCESS FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OF PATERNITY ACTIONS|19-A §1616. Voluntary acknowledgment of paternity (REPEALED) (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 19-A, SECTION 1615)

 §1616. Voluntary acknowledgment of paternity (REPEALED)(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 19-A, SECTION 1615)SECTION HISTORY RR 1997, c. 1, §15 (RAL). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. C, §16 (RP). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1731 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §1731. Short title

 §1731. Short title This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1733 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §1733. Proceedings governed by other law

 §1733. Proceedings governed by other law This chapter does not govern an adoption proceeding or a proceeding pertaining to the authorization of emergency medical care for a child.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1734 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §1734. Application to Indian tribes

 §1734. Application to Indian tribes 1.  Proceedings governed by Indian Child Welfare Act.  A child custody proceeding that pertains to an Indian child as defined in the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 United States Code, Section 1901 et seq., is not subject to this chapter to the extent that it is governed by the Indian Child Welfare Act.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 2.  Tribe treated as state.  A court of this State shall treat a tribe as if it were a state of the United States for the purpose of applying this subchapter and subchapter II.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 3.  Tribal custody determinations.  A child custody determination made by a tribe under factual circumstances in substantial conformity with the jurisdictional standards of this chapter must be recognized and enforced under subchapter III.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1735 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §1735. International application of chapter

 §1735. International application of chapter 1.  Foreign country treated as a state.  A court of this State shall treat a foreign country as if it were a state of the United States for the purpose of applying this subchapter and subchapter II.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 2.  Recognition and enforcement of foreign determination.  Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a child custody determination made in a foreign country under factual circumstances in substantial conformity with the jurisdictional standards of this chapter must be recognized and enforced under subchapter III.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 3.  Application not required.  A court of this State need not apply this chapter if the child custody law of a foreign country violates fundamental principles of human rights.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1736 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §1736. Effect of child custody determination

 §1736. Effect of child custody determination A child custody determination made by a court of this State that had jurisdiction under this chapter binds all persons who have been served in accordance with the laws of this State or notified in accordance with section 1738 or who have submitted to the jurisdiction of the court and who have been given an opportunity to be heard. As to those persons, the determination is conclusive as to all decided issues of law and fact except to the extent the determination is modified.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1737 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §1737. Priority

 §1737. Priority If a question of existence or exercise of jurisdiction under this Act is raised in a child custody proceeding, the question, upon request of a party, must be given priority on the calendar and handled expeditiously.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1738 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §1738. Notice to persons outside State

 §1738. Notice to persons outside State 1.  Notice given by service of process.  Notice required for the exercise of jurisdiction when a person is outside this State may be given in a manner prescribed by the law of this State for service of process or by the law of the state in which the service is made. Notice must be given in a manner reasonably calculated to give actual notice but may be by publication if other means are not effective.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 2.  Proof of service.  Proof of service may be made in the manner prescribed by the law of this State or by the law of the state in which the service is made.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 3.  Notice not required.  Notice is not required for the exercise of jurisdiction with respect to a person who submits to the jurisdiction of the court.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1739 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §1739. Appearance and limited immunity

 §1739. Appearance and limited immunity 1.  Not subject to personal jurisdiction for other purpose.  A party to a child custody proceeding, including a modification proceeding, or a petitioner or respondent in a proceeding to enforce or register a child custody determination is not subject to personal jurisdiction in this State for another proceeding or purpose solely by reason of having participated or of having been physically present for the purpose of participating in the proceeding.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 2.  Not immune from service of process if subject to personal jurisdiction.  A person who is subject to personal jurisdiction in this State on a basis other than physical presence is not immune from service of process in this State. A party present in this State who is subject to the jurisdiction of another state is not immune from service of process allowable under the laws of that state.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 3.  Immunity does not extend to unrelated acts.  The immunity granted by subsection 1 does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to the participation in a proceeding under this chapter committed by an individual while present in this State.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1740 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §1740. Communication between courts

 §1740. Communication between courts 1.  Communication permitted.  A court of this State may communicate with a court in another state concerning a proceeding arising under this chapter.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 2.  Participation of parties.  The court may allow the parties to participate in the communication. If the parties are not able to participate in the communication, they must be given the opportunity to present facts and legal arguments before a decision on jurisdiction is made.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 3.  Communication without informing parties; no record required.  Communication between courts on schedules, calendars, court records and similar matters may occur without informing the parties. A record need not be made of the communication.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 4.  Communication and informing parties; record required.  Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a record must be made of a communication under this section. The parties must be informed promptly of the communication and granted access to the record.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 5.  Record.  For the purposes of this section, "record" means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1741 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §1741. Taking testimony in another state

 §1741. Taking testimony in another state 1.  Testimony of witnesses in another state.  In addition to other procedures available to a party, a party to a child custody proceeding may offer testimony of witnesses who are located in another state, including testimony of the parties and the child, by deposition or other means allowable in this State for testimony taken in another state. The court on its own motion may order that the testimony of a person be taken in another state and may prescribe the manner in which and the terms upon which the testimony is taken.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 2.  Forms of testimony.  A court of this State may permit an individual residing in another state to be deposed or to testify by telephone, audiovisual means or other electronic means before a designated court or at another location in that state. A court of this State shall cooperate with courts of other states in designating an appropriate location for the deposition or testimony.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 3.  Exclusion of documentary evidence.  Documentary evidence transmitted from another state to a court of this State by technological means that do not produce an original writing may not be excluded from evidence on an objection based on the means of transmission.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).