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4 ME Rev Stat § 772 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 4: JUDICIARY|Chapter 15: REPORTERS OF DECISIONS AND TESTIMONY|Subchapter 4: GENERAL PROVISIONS; ETHICAL STANDARDS|4 §772. Relationship to party or proceeding; prohibition

 §772. Relationship to party or proceeding; prohibition 1.  Prohibition.  A court reporter or a court reporting services provider may not provide court reporting services for a legal proceeding if that court reporter or the court reporting services provider:   A. Has a contractual relationship with a party or an attorney, representative, agent or insurer of a party, other than a contract to provide court reporting, litigation and trial support services;   [PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).]B. Engages in any prohibited actions set forth in section 773; or   [PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).]C. Is a party.   [PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).]A court reporter may not provide court reporting services for a legal proceeding if the court reporter is a relative, employee or attorney of one of the parties or is a relative, employee or attorney of a person with a financial interest in the action or its outcome.   [PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Reasonable effort to determine; requirement.  Prior to the provision of court reporting services, a court reporter or court reporting services provider shall make reasonable efforts to determine whether the provision of court reporting services is prohibited under this subchapter.   [PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).
4 ME Rev Stat § 773 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 4: JUDICIARY|Chapter 15: REPORTERS OF DECISIONS AND TESTIMONY|Subchapter 4: GENERAL PROVISIONS; ETHICAL STANDARDS|4 §773. Prohibited actions

 §773. Prohibited actions A court reporter or court reporting services provider may not:   [PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).]1.  Contract.  Enter into an oral or written contractual agreement with an attorney, party to an action, insurance company or 3rd-party administrator or any other person or entity that has a financial interest in the case, action or legal proceeding, other than a contract to provide court reporting, litigation and trial support services;   [PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Advantage.  Give an economic or other advantage to a party or a party's attorney, representative, agent, insurer or employee without offering the advantage to all parties or fail to offer comparable services, prices or financial terms to all parties, except that different credit terms may be offered based on payment experience and creditworthiness;   [PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Outcome-based payment.  Offer or provide court reporting services if payment for those services is made contingent on the outcome of the legal proceeding, base the compensation for the court reporting services on the outcome of the legal proceeding or otherwise give the court reporter or court reporting services provider a financial interest in the action;   [PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Restrict choice of court reporter.  Enter into an agreement for court reporting services that restricts an attorney from using the court reporter or court reporting services provider of the attorney's choosing;   [PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).] 5.  Allow manipulation.  Allow the format, content or body of a certified transcript as submitted by the court reporter to be manipulated in a manner that increases the cost of the transcript; or   [PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).] 6.  Interference with services.  Enter into a contract for court reporting services that allows an attorney, party to an action, insurance company or 3rd-party administrator or any other person or entity to interfere with a court reporter's right to deal directly with all parties to a proceeding, including any provision in a contract that restricts the right of the court reporter to contract with the other parties in a legal proceeding to provide transcripts to those parties.   [PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).
4 ME Rev Stat § 774 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 4: JUDICIARY|Chapter 15: REPORTERS OF DECISIONS AND TESTIMONY|Subchapter 4: GENERAL PROVISIONS; ETHICAL STANDARDS|4 §774. Comparable treatment of parties

 §774. Comparable treatment of parties 1.  Itemized statement.  At any time during or following a legal proceeding, an attorney or a party is entitled to an itemized statement of the rates and charges for all services that have been or will be provided by a court reporter or court reporting services provider that is providing court reporting services to any party to the legal proceeding.   [PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Information to parties.  A court reporter or court reporting services provider shall provide to the parties information on prices, terms and conditions of court reporting services in sufficient time prior to the commencement of the legal proceeding to allow the parties the opportunity to effectively negotiate for any changes necessary to ensure that comparable terms and conditions are made available to all parties.   [PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Information to court.  Upon request, a court reporter or court reporting services provider shall provide an itemized invoice of all rates and charges for court reporting services provided to the administrative body, court or administrative tribunal in which the action upon which the legal proceeding is based is pending or scheduled to be heard.   [PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).
4 ME Rev Stat § 775 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 4: JUDICIARY|Chapter 15: REPORTERS OF DECISIONS AND TESTIMONY|Subchapter 4: GENERAL PROVISIONS; ETHICAL STANDARDS|4 §775. Waiver prohibited

 §775. Waiver prohibited The provisions of this subchapter may not be waived or otherwise modified. Any waiver or modification is contrary to public policy and is void and unenforceable.   [PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).
4 ME Rev Stat § 776 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 4: JUDICIARY|Chapter 15: REPORTERS OF DECISIONS AND TESTIMONY|Subchapter 4: GENERAL PROVISIONS; ETHICAL STANDARDS|4 §776. Exception; governmental entities

 §776. Exception; governmental entities Notwithstanding section 773, if authorized or required by law, ordinance or rule, a governmental entity may obtain court reporting services on a long-term basis through competitive bidding.   [PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).
4 ME Rev Stat § 777 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 4: JUDICIARY|Chapter 15: REPORTERS OF DECISIONS AND TESTIMONY|Subchapter 4: GENERAL PROVISIONS; ETHICAL STANDARDS|4 §777. Construction; pro bono services

 §777. Construction; pro bono services Nothing in this chapter may be construed to limit the ability of a court reporting services provider to provide pro bono services to persons or parties with limited means.   [PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).
4 ME Rev Stat § 778 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 4: JUDICIARY|Chapter 15: REPORTERS OF DECISIONS AND TESTIMONY|Subchapter 4: GENERAL PROVISIONS; ETHICAL STANDARDS|4 §778. Remedies

 §778. Remedies 1.  Motion.  A party may file a motion alleging a violation of this subchapter with the administrative body, court or administrative tribunal in which the action upon which the motion is based is pending or scheduled to be heard. A person need not commence a separate action to allege a violation of this subchapter.   [PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Sanction.  In addition to remedies that are otherwise available by law, an administrative body, court or administrative tribunal that receives a motion filed pursuant to this section and determines that a person violated this subchapter may refuse to admit the contested transcript and may bar the person from providing services in matters before that administrative body, court or administrative tribunal.   [PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).
4 ME Rev Stat § 779 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 4: JUDICIARY|Chapter 15: REPORTERS OF DECISIONS AND TESTIMONY|Subchapter 4: GENERAL PROVISIONS; ETHICAL STANDARDS|4 §779. Application

 §779. Application 1.  Application to services.  This subchapter applies to court reporting services performed in this State, whether a party appears in person or by remote means, provided by:   A. A court reporter or court reporting services provider, whether or not based in the State, in connection with a legal proceeding that is commenced or maintained in this State; or   [PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).]B. A court reporter or court reporting services provider based in this State in connection with a legal proceeding that is commenced or maintained in a foreign jurisdiction.   [PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).][PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Application to Judicial Branch.  This subchapter does not apply to court reporting services performed by employees of the Judicial Branch or persons transcribing legal proceedings for the Judicial Branch.   [PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 298, §1 (NEW).
4 ME Rev Stat § 801 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 4: JUDICIARY|Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW|Subchapter 1: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE|4 §801. Board of bar examiners; purpose; appointment

 §801. Board of bar examiners; purpose; appointment The Supreme Judicial Court shall create a board of bar examiners for the purposes of designing, administering and passing judgment on examinations taken by those individuals seeking admission to the bar. The board shall make recommendations to the Supreme Judicial Court as to which individuals have successfully passed this examination process and fulfilled the other requirements of this chapter for admission to the bar. All procedural, administrative and budgetary actions of a board of bar examiners shall be subject to rules established by the Supreme Judicial Court and are deemed to be actions of the Supreme Judicial Court. The board shall be composed of 9 members, 7 of whom shall be licensed to practice law in the State and shall be appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of the Supreme Judicial Court. The remaining 2 members shall be public members and shall be appointed by the Governor.   [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §10 (RPR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 286, §1 (RPR). PL 1975, c. 66, §1 (RPR). PL 1975, c. 575, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 770, §14 (RPR). PL 1977, c. 3, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 694, §2 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 812, §12 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 124, §1 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A10 (RPR).
4 ME Rev Stat § 801-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 4: JUDICIARY|Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW|Subchapter 1: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE|4 §801-A. Reports; limitations (REPEALED)

 §801-A. Reports; limitations (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 604, §1 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 395, §A11 (RP).
4 ME Rev Stat § 801-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 4: JUDICIARY|Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW|Subchapter 1: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE|4 §801-B. Budget (REPEALED)

 §801-B. Budget (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 604, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 279, §1 (RP).
4 ME Rev Stat § 802 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 4: JUDICIARY|Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW|Subchapter 1: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE|4 §802. Attorneys from other states

 §802. Attorneys from other states Attorneys who are practicing law in other states, territories or foreign countries may be admitted on motion to try cases in any of the courts of this State by those courts, but shall not be admitted to the general practice of law in this State without complying with section 805-A.   [PL 1985, c. 124, §2 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 441, §1 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 286, §1 (RPR). PL 1973, c. 550, §1 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 124, §2 (AMD).
4 ME Rev Stat § 803 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 4: JUDICIARY|Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW|Subchapter 1: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE|4 §803. Qualifications for taking bar examination

 §803. Qualifications for taking bar examination 1.  Evidence of graduation.  Before taking the examination for admission to the bar of the State, each applicant shall produce to a board of bar examiners satisfactory evidence that the applicant graduated with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or that the applicant successfully completed at least 2 years' work as a candidate for that degree at an accredited college or university.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §22 (COR).] 2.  Further qualifications.  Each applicant shall produce to a board of bar examiners satisfactory evidence that the applicant:   A. Graduated from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association;   [PL 1985, c. 124, §3 (NEW).]B. Graduated from a law school accredited by the United States jurisdiction in which it is located, that the applicant has been admitted to practice by examination in one or more jurisdictions within the United States and has been in active practice there for at least 3 years;   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §22 (COR).]C. Graduated from a foreign law school with a legal education that, in the board's opinion, is equivalent to that provided in those law schools accredited by the American Bar Association; or   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §22 (COR).]D. Successfully completed 2/3 of the requirements for graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and then pursued the study of law in the office of an attorney within the State for at least one year.   [PL 1985, c. 124, §3 (NEW).][RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §22 (COR).] 3.  Eligibility for examination.  When an applicant has satisfied a board of bar examiners that these requirements have been fulfilled and has paid a fee fixed by the Supreme Judicial Court, that applicant is eligible to take the examinations prepared or adopted by the board to determine if that applicant has the qualifications required by this chapter for admission to the bar.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §22 (COR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 286, §1 (RPR). PL 1973, c. 550, §2 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 66, §2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 124, §3 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 395, §A12 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §22 (COR).
4 ME Rev Stat § 804 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 4: JUDICIARY|Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW|Subchapter 1: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE|4 §804. Further qualifications; examination; fee; grade of (REPEALED)

 §804. Further qualifications; examination; fee; grade of (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 370, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 286, §2 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 411 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 622, §6 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 550, §3 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 66, §3 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 541, §A14 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 247 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 124, §4 (RP).
4 ME Rev Stat § 805 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 4: JUDICIARY|Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW|Subchapter 1: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE|4 §805. Reexamination (REPEALED)

 §805. Reexamination (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 286, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 66, §4 (RPR). PL 1985, c. 124, §5 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 395, §A13 (RP).
4 ME Rev Stat § 805-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 4: JUDICIARY|Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW|Subchapter 1: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE|4 §805-A. Qualifications for admission to practice

 §805-A. Qualifications for admission to practice 1.  Certificate of qualification; admission.  Any person who produces a certificate of qualification from the board recommending that person's admission to the bar may be admitted to practice as an attorney in the courts of this State on motion in open court. A person may not be denied the opportunity to qualify for admission because of race, creed, color, national origin or sex.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §23 (COR).] 2.  Issuance of certificate of qualification.  A board of bar examiners shall issue a certificate of qualification stating that the applicant is a person of good moral character and possesses sufficient learning in the law to practice as an attorney in the courts of this State to each applicant who:   A. Produces satisfactory evidence of good moral character.   (1) The fact that an applicant has been convicted as an adult of a crime that is punishable by imprisonment of one year or more in this State or in another state or jurisdiction of the United States raises a presumption that the applicant has not met this requirement. This presumption may be rebutted by proof that a lawful pardon has been obtained, that extraordinary circumstances surrounded the commission of the crime or that a reasonable amount of time has passed since the applicant's conviction and completion of sentence and there is evidence of complete rehabilitation based on the applicant's subsequent history.   (2) Nothing in subparagraph (1) precludes the board or the Supreme Judicial Court from considering a conviction as a basis for disqualification under this paragraph;   [PL 1993, c. 643, §1 (AMD).]B. Attains the passing grades established by the board on those examinations required by the board; and   [PL 1985, c. 124, §6 (NEW).]C. Establishes that the applicant attended and observed any legal proceedings required by the board.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §23 (COR).][RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §23 (COR).] 3.  Admission within one year of passing bar examination.  The applicant must be admitted to practice within one year from the time that the applicant has been notified of that applicant's passing of the bar examination. This one-year period may be enlarged by successive one-year periods by a Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court on motion for good cause shown during the period.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §23 (COR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 124, §6 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 395, §A14 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 643, §1 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §23 (COR).
4 ME Rev Stat § 806 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 4: JUDICIARY|Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW|Subchapter 1: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE|4 §806. Attorney's oath

 §806. Attorney's oath Upon admission to the bar, every applicant shall, in open court, take and subscribe an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this State, and take the following oath, or, in the case of an applicant conscientiously scrupulous of taking an oath, such applicant shall make appropriate affirmations to the same effect:   [PL 1975, c. 66, §5 (AMD).]"You solemnly swear that you will do no falsehood nor consent to the doing of any in court, and that if you know of an intention to commit any, you will give knowledge thereof to the justices of the court or some of them that it may be prevented; you will not wittingly or willingly promote or sue any false, groundless or unlawful suit nor give aid or consent to the same; that you will delay no man for lucre or malice, but will conduct yourself in the office of an attorney within the courts according to the best of your knowledge and discretion, and with all good fidelity, as well as to the courts, as to your clients. So help you God."   SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 66, §5 (AMD).
4 ME Rev Stat § 806-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 4: JUDICIARY|Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW|Subchapter 1: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE|4 §806-A. License to practice subject to condition

 §806-A. License to practice subject to condition Each person who is admitted to practice as an attorney in this State must complete, within 18 months after that person's license is issued, any practical skills course approved by the board. This period may be enlarged by a Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court on motion for good cause shown during that period.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §24 (COR).]If an attorney fails to complete this course within the time allowed, the board shall notify the Supreme Judicial Court and the Board of Overseers of the Bar that the attorney's license is invalid and continued practice of law is unauthorized under section 807.   [PL 1985, c. 124, §7 (NEW).]An attorney who loses that attorney's license under this section must be readmitted after notifying the Supreme Judicial Court and the Board of Overseers of the Bar of that attorney's later compliance with this section.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §24 (COR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 124, §7 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §24 (COR).
4 ME Rev Stat § 807-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 4: JUDICIARY|Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW|Subchapter 1: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE|4 §807-A. Representation by Bureau of Unemployment Compensation, Department of the Attorney General or Bureau of Revenue Services employees

 §807-A. Representation by Bureau of Unemployment Compensation, Department of the Attorney General or Bureau of Revenue Services employees Upon the promulgation of and in accordance with rules adopted by the Supreme Judicial Court, employees of the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation may serve civil process and represent the bureau in District Court in disclosure proceedings pursuant to Title 14, chapter 502, ancillary to the collection of taxes and overpayments for which warrants have been issued pursuant to Title 26, chapter 13.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. G, §2 (AMD).]Upon promulgation of and in accordance with rules adopted by the Supreme Judicial Court, employees of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services may serve civil process and represent the bureau in District Court in disclosure proceedings pursuant to Title 14, chapter 502, ancillary to the collection of taxes for which warrants have been issued pursuant to Title 36, and may represent the State Tax Assessor in arraignment proceedings in District Court in cases in which a criminal complaint has been filed alleging violation of a provision of Title 36.   [PL 2005, c. 683, Pt. A, §3 (RPR).]Upon the promulgation of and in accordance with rules adopted by the Supreme Judicial Court, employees of the Department of the Attorney General may serve civil process and represent the State in District Court in disclosure proceedings pursuant to Title 14, chapters 502 and 502-A.   [PL 2007, c. 248, §1 (AMD).]If the Supreme Judicial Court adopts rules under this section, the rules must include the establishment of standards and a method to certify employees of the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation, the Department of the Attorney General and the Bureau of Revenue Services who may represent the State in court under this section as being familiar with court procedures.   [PL 2003, c. 278, §4 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 598, §2 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 497, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 508, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 560, §G2 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 526, §14 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 278, §4 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 218, §1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 332, §1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 683, §A3 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 248, §1 (AMD).
4 ME Rev Stat § 808 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 4: JUDICIARY|Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW|Subchapter 1: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE|4 §808. Action for injunction

 §808. Action for injunction Upon the Attorney General's own information or upon complaint of any person, including any judge or any organized bar association in this State, the Attorney General may maintain an action for injunctive relief in the Superior Court against any person who renders, offers to render or professes to be rendering any service that constitutes the unauthorized practice of the law. Any organized bar association in this State may intervene in the action, at any stage of the proceeding, for good cause shown.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §25 (COR).]The action may be maintained by any organized bar association in this State.   [PL 1965, c. 92, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 92, §2 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §25 (COR).
4 ME Rev Stat § 809 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 4: JUDICIARY|Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW|Subchapter 1: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE|4 §809. Investigation by Attorney General (REPEALED)

 §809. Investigation by Attorney General (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 92, §2 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 696, §27 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 597, §3 (RP).
4 ME Rev Stat § 810 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 4: JUDICIARY|Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW|Subchapter 1: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE|4 §810. Remedies and procedures additional

 §810. Remedies and procedures additional The remedies and procedures provided in sections 808 to 811 are in addition to and not in substitution for other available remedies and procedures.   [PL 1965, c. 92, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 92, §2 (NEW).