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15 ME Rev Stat § 289 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL|Part 1: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE GENERALLY|Chapter 11: SECURITY TO KEEP THE PEACE|15 §289. Recognizance returned to court; penalty remitted

 §289. Recognizance returned to court; penalty remitted All recognizances taken under this chapter shall be returned to the Superior Court on or before the first day of the next term, and be there filed by the clerk as of record. In any action thereon, if the forfeiture is found or confessed, the court may remit so much of the penalty, and on such terms, as it thinks proper.
15 ME Rev Stat § 290 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL|Part 1: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE GENERALLY|Chapter 11: SECURITY TO KEEP THE PEACE|15 §290. Sureties may surrender principals; new recognizances

 §290. Sureties may surrender principals; new recognizances Any surety in a recognizance taken under this chapter may surrender the principal the same as bail in civil cases, and he shall thereupon be discharged from liability for any subsequent breach of the recognizance. The principal may recognize anew with sufficient sureties for the residue of the term before a judge, and then be discharged.
15 ME Rev Stat § 291 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL|Part 1: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE GENERALLY|Chapter 11: SECURITY TO KEEP THE PEACE|15 §291. Judge on view; sureties without formal complaint

 §291. Judge on view; sureties without formal complaint Whoever in the presence of any of the judges aforesaid or of any court of record makes an affray; threatens to kill or beat another or to commit any violence against his person or property; or contends with hot and angry words to the disturbance of the peace, may be ordered, without process or other proof, to recognize to keep the peace and be of good behavior for a term not exceeding 3 months, and may be otherwise dealt with as is provided in sections 281 to 290.
15 ME Rev Stat § 292 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL|Part 1: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE GENERALLY|Chapter 11: SECURITY TO KEEP THE PEACE|15 §292. Persons going armed without reasonable cause

 §292. Persons going armed without reasonable cause Whoever goes armed with any dirk, pistol or other offensive and dangerous weapon, without just cause to fear an assault on himself, family or property may, on complaint of any person having cause to fear an injury or breach of the peace, be required to find sureties to keep the peace for a term of less than one year, and, in case of refusal, may be committed as provided in section 285.
15 ME Rev Stat § 301 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL|Part 1: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE GENERALLY|Chapter 12: PROTECTIVE ORDERS|15 §301. Protective orders in crimes between family members (REPEALED)

 §301. Protective orders in crimes between family members (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 677, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 420, §§1,2 (AMD). MRSA T. 15 §301, sub-§7 (RP).
15 ME Rev Stat § 341 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL|Part 1: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE GENERALLY|Chapter 13: ACCESSORIES|15 §341. Accessory; punishment; conviction with or without principal; place of trial (REPEALED)

 §341. Accessory; punishment; conviction with or without principal; place of trial (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §2 (RP).
15 ME Rev Stat § 342 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL|Part 1: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE GENERALLY|Chapter 13: ACCESSORIES|15 §342. Accessories after the fact defined (REPEALED)

 §342. Accessories after the fact defined (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §2 (RP).
15 ME Rev Stat § 391 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL|Part 1: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE GENERALLY|Chapter 15: POSSESSION OF FIREARMS BY PROHIBITED PERSONS|15 §391. Definitions (REPEALED)

 §391. Definitions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 696, §166 (RP).
15 ME Rev Stat § 392 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL|Part 1: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE GENERALLY|Chapter 15: POSSESSION OF FIREARMS BY PROHIBITED PERSONS|15 §392. Application (REPEALED)

 §392. Application (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 327, §1 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 225, §1 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 127, §115 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 698, §88 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 618 (RP).
15 ME Rev Stat § 451 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL|Part 1: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE GENERALLY|Chapter 17: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|15 §451. Felony defined (REPEALED)

 §451. Felony defined (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §2 (RP).
15 ME Rev Stat § 452 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL|Part 1: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE GENERALLY|Chapter 17: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|15 §452. Limitations on prosecution (REPEALED)

 §452. Limitations on prosecution (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §2 (RP).
15 ME Rev Stat § 453 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL|Part 1: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE GENERALLY|Chapter 17: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|15 §453. Detention at State Prison of dangerous persons (REPEALED)

 §453. Detention at State Prison of dangerous persons (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 356, §19 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 506, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 583, §2 (RP).
15 ME Rev Stat § 454 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL|Part 1: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE GENERALLY|Chapter 17: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|15 §454. Murder or felony murder; filing copies of proceedings; expenses

 §454. Murder or felony murder; filing copies of proceedings; expenses Whenever any person is convicted of murder or felony murder, by jury verdict, court finding or court acceptance of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, a copy, as applicable, of the transcript of the plea hearing, trial testimony and jury instructions, certified by the Official Court Reporter who created a transcript of the reporter's stenographic notes or the transcriber who created a transcript from the electronically recorded record, must be filed with the clerk of the court where that trial is held, and the expense for the transcript must be paid by the State. A copy, as applicable, of the transcript of the plea hearing, trial testimony and jury instructions, certified by the Official Court Reporter who created a transcript of the reporter’s stenographic notes or the transcriber who created a transcript from the electronically recorded record, must be furnished by the clerk of court to the Secretary of State at no charge for use in any pardon hearing before the Governor, when the individual is indigent.   [PL 2015, c. 431, §6 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 264 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 114, §26 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 663, §91 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. JJ, §6 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 431, §6 (AMD).
15 ME Rev Stat § 455 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL|Part 1: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE GENERALLY|Chapter 17: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|15 §455. Record of sales of firearms

 §455. Record of sales of firearms 1.  Forms.   [PL 2017, c. 81, §1 (RP).] 1-A.  Form.  A firearms dealer may not refuse to show or refuse to allow inspection of the form a dealer must keep as prescribed by 18 United States Code, Section 923 to a law enforcement officer as defined in Title 17-A, section 2, subsection 17 upon presentation of a formal written request for inspection stating that the form relates to an active criminal investigation.   A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of $50 may be adjudged.   [PL 2017, c. 81, §1 (NEW).] 2.  False or fictitious name.  A person may not give a false or fictitious name to a firearms dealer. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of $50 may be adjudged.   [PL 2017, c. 81, §1 (AMD).] 3.  Exception.  This section does not apply to a firearms wholesaler who sells only to other firearms dealers or to a firearms manufacturer who sells only at wholesale.   [PL 2017, c. 81, §1 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 663, §92 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 185, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §H1 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 81, §1 (AMD).
15 ME Rev Stat § 455-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL|Part 1: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE GENERALLY|Chapter 17: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|15 §455-A. Warning requirement upon sales of firearms

 §455-A. Warning requirement upon sales of firearms 1.  Posting of conspicuous warning.  Except as provided in subsection 1-A, any commercial retail sales outlet that sells firearms shall conspicuously post at each purchase counter where firearms may be purchased the following warning in block letters not less than one inch in height:   "ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD IS A CRIME. IF YOU LEAVE A FIREARM AND AMMUNITION WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO FINE, IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH.KEEP FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION SEPARATE.KEEP FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION LOCKED UP.USE TRIGGER LOCKS."  [PL 1991, c. 450, §1 (AMD).] 1-A.  Posting of warnings at gun shows.  The warning sign as described in subsection 1 must be posted at all entrances of an organized gun show.   [PL 1991, c. 450, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Violation.  Any person who fails to post the warning in compliance with subsection 1, commits a civil violation for which a civil forfeiture of not more than $200 may be adjudged.   [PL 1989, c. 809 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 809 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 450, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 450, §§1,2 (AMD).
15 ME Rev Stat § 456 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL|Part 1: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE GENERALLY|Chapter 17: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|15 §456. Records of sales of used merchandise (REPEALED)

 §456. Records of sales of used merchandise (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 385 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 357 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 663, §93 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 232 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 582, §1 (RP).
15 ME Rev Stat § 457 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL|Part 1: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE GENERALLY|Chapter 17: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|15 §457. Open pretrial criminal proceeding

 §457. Open pretrial criminal proceeding 1.  Definition of pretrial proceeding.  As used in this section, the term "pretrial proceeding" means an appearance before the court at which both parties are present and motions are heard, witnesses testify or evidence is presented, when the appearance occurs after the beginning of the initial appearance of the accused and before the swearing in of the jury or, in a jury waived trial, before the calling of the first witness.   [PL 1979, c. 665 (NEW).] 2.  Open proceedings.  Except as provided by statute, the general public may not be excluded from a pretrial criminal proceeding at which the court hears a motion to exclude evidence from trial, unless the court finds a substantial likelihood that:   A. Injury or damage to the accused's right to a fair trial will result from conducting the proceeding in public;   [PL 1979, c. 665 (NEW).]B. Alternatives to closure will not protect the accused's right to a fair trial; and   [PL 1979, c. 665 (NEW).]C. Closure will protect against the perceived injury or damage.   [PL 1979, c. 665 (NEW).][PL 1979, c. 665 (NEW).] 3.  Exceptions.  Nothing in this section may be construed:   A. To limit the powers of courts to maintain decorum by ordering unruly spectators removed from the courtroom, by reasonably limiting the number of spectators or by exercising similar powers of judges at common law; or   [PL 1979, c. 665 (NEW).]B. To require that a proceeding to determine the validity of a claim of evidentiary privilege as provided by the Maine Rules of Evidence be open to the public.   [PL 1979, c. 665 (NEW).][PL 1979, c. 665 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 665 (NEW).
15 ME Rev Stat § 601 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL|Part 2: PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL|Chapter 99: ARREST WARRANTS|15 §601. Applicability (REPEALED)

 §601. Applicability (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 402, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 214, §1 (RP). PL 2011, c. 214, §6 (AFF).
15 ME Rev Stat § 602 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL|Part 2: PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL|Chapter 99: ARREST WARRANTS|15 §602. Responsibility to execute arrest warrants (REPEALED)

 §602. Responsibility to execute arrest warrants (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 402, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 214, §1 (RP). PL 2011, c. 214, §6 (AFF).
15 ME Rev Stat § 603 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL|Part 2: PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL|Chapter 99: ARREST WARRANTS|15 §603. Warrant repository (REPEALED)

 §603. Warrant repository (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 402, §2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 675, §B11 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 214, §1 (RP). PL 2011, c. 214, §6 (AFF).
15 ME Rev Stat § 604 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL|Part 2: PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL|Chapter 99: ARREST WARRANTS|15 §604. Criteria for selection of arrest warrant repository (REPEALED)

 §604. Criteria for selection of arrest warrant repository (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 402, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 214, §1 (RP). PL 2011, c. 214, §6 (AFF).
15 ME Rev Stat § 605 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL|Part 2: PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL|Chapter 99: ARREST WARRANTS|15 §605. Standards by Attorney General (REPEALED)

 §605. Standards by Attorney General (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 402, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 214, §1 (RP). PL 2011, c. 214, §6 (AFF).
15 ME Rev Stat § 606 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL|Part 2: PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL|Chapter 99: ARREST WARRANTS|15 §606. Responsibility of court (REPEALED)

 §606. Responsibility of court (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 402, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 214, §1 (RP). PL 2011, c. 214, §6 (AFF).
15 ME Rev Stat § 607 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL|Part 2: PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL|Chapter 99: ARREST WARRANTS|15 §607. Rulemaking (REPEALED)

 §607. Rulemaking (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 402, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 214, §1 (RP). PL 2011, c. 214, §6 (AFF).
15 ME Rev Stat § 608 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL|Part 2: PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL|Chapter 99: ARREST WARRANTS|15 §608. Bail commissioners in indigent cases (REPEALED)

 §608. Bail commissioners in indigent cases (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 402, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 214, §1 (RP). PL 2011, c. 214, §6 (AFF).
15 ME Rev Stat § 652 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL|Part 2: PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL|Chapter 100: WARRANTS|15 §652. Exclusions

 §652. Exclusions This chapter does not apply to:   [PL 2011, c. 214, §2 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 214, §6 (AFF).]1.  Extradition warrants.  Warrants issued by the Governor pursuant to the United States Constitution and the Uniform Criminal Extradition Act for the extradition of fugitives from justice, except that the provisions requiring law enforcement officers to be responsible for the execution of warrants are fully applicable to a Governor's warrant;   [PL 2011, c. 214, §2 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 214, §6 (AFF).] 2.  Other judicial warrants.  Other judicial warrants that are generated, maintained and recalled by the individual issuing court and are not maintained in the Maine State Police wanted database. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, other judicial warrants retain their full force and effect;   [PL 2011, c. 214, §2 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 214, §6 (AFF).] 3.  Civil orders of arrest.  Civil orders of arrest issued pursuant to Title 14, section 3135;   [PL 2011, c. 214, §2 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 214, §6 (AFF).] 4.  Corrections warrants.  Warrants issued by the Department of Corrections for violations of parole, probation or supervised release or for escape or failure to report;   [PL 2013, c. 133, §2 (AMD).] 5.  Nonjudicial warrants.  Warrants issued by other authorities, including but not limited to federal courts and agencies and tribal courts; and   [PL 2011, c. 214, §2 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 214, §6 (AFF).] 6.  Search warrants.  Warrants issued pursuant to section 55 and the Maine Rules of Unified Criminal Procedure, Rules 41, 41B, 41C and 111 and administrative inspection warrants issued pursuant to the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 80E.   [PL 2015, c. 431, §7 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 214, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 214, §6 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 133, §2 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 431, §7 (AMD).
15 ME Rev Stat § 653 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL|Part 2: PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL|Chapter 100: WARRANTS|15 §653. Statewide warrant management system

 §653. Statewide warrant management system 1.  Warrant docket management system.  The Administrative Office of the Courts shall establish a warrant docket management system for the generation, storage, retention and recall of all electronic arrest warrants issued by the courts. When a bench warrant is issued by a court, the warrant must be electronically directed to the warrant docket management system.   [PL 2011, c. 214, §2 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 214, §6 (AFF).] 2.  Central warrant administration.  The Maine State Police shall administer a central system for the management, enforcement and execution of warrants. The Maine State Police must have continuous electronic interface with the warrant docket management system, the Maine State Police wanted database, the Maine telecommunications and routing operations system and the National Crime Information Center. The Maine State Police shall coordinate with all law enforcement agencies to ensure the prompt communication of all warrant information through the National Crime Information Center and the Maine telecommunications and routing operations system. The Maine State Police shall post information to the warrant docket management system concerning the status and execution of all arrest warrants.   [PL 2011, c. 214, §2 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 214, §6 (AFF).] 3.  Validation.  The Maine State Police shall manage the mandated validation process for warrants sent to the National Crime Information Center.   [PL 2011, c. 214, §2 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 214, §6 (AFF).] 4.  Monitor management.  The Maine State Police shall monitor the management of entry and removal of warrant information in the Maine State Police wanted database, and shall exchange data with the warrant docket management system, or other pertinent databases, as required.   [PL 2011, c. 214, §2 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 214, §6 (AFF).] 5.  Structured plan.  The Maine State Police shall develop a structured bench warrant management plan designed to maximize the execution of outstanding arrest warrants and to identify appropriate bench warrants to be removed from pertinent databases.   [PL 2011, c. 214, §2 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 214, §6 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 214, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 214, §6 (AFF).
15 ME Rev Stat § 655 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL|Part 2: PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL|Chapter 100: WARRANTS|15 §655. Local entering agency

 §655. Local entering agency 1.  Authority.  The district attorney for each prosecutorial district, with the approval of the Chief Judge of the District Court, shall designate one or more local entering agencies for each prosecutorial district.   [PL 2011, c. 214, §2 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 214, §6 (AFF).] 2.  Standards.  Each local entering agency must have the capability and willingness to accept the burden and responsibility of warrant management as a full and equal element of its sworn public duty and must meet standards established by the Maine telecommunications and routing operations system and the National Crime Information Center.   [PL 2011, c. 214, §2 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 214, §6 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 214, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 214, §6 (AFF).
15 ME Rev Stat § 656 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL|Part 2: PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL|Chapter 100: WARRANTS|15 §656. Responsibilities of law enforcement agencies

 §656. Responsibilities of law enforcement agencies Each law enforcement agency shall adopt policies to comply with this chapter. Local policies must ensure that all bench warrants are served and returns of service entered as required by section 654.   [PL 2011, c. 214, §2 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 214, §6 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 214, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 214, §6 (AFF).
15 ME Rev Stat § 657 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL|Part 2: PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL|Chapter 100: WARRANTS|15 §657. Responsibilities of courts

 §657. Responsibilities of courts The courts are responsible for:   [PL 2011, c. 214, §2 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 214, §6 (AFF).]1.  Complete information.  Maintaining bench warrants with information that is as complete as possible and that maximizes the likelihood that the bench warrants will be successfully executed;   [PL 2011, c. 214, §2 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 214, §6 (AFF).] 2.  Single transmission.  Transmitting only one set of data for each instance of a bench warrant's issuance and maintaining an audit record of each transmission; and   [PL 2011, c. 214, §2 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 214, §6 (AFF).] 3.  Recall notice.  Immediately transmitting an electronic notice of recall to the Maine State Police when a bench warrant is recalled.   [PL 2011, c. 214, §2 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 214, §6 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 214, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 214, §6 (AFF).
15 ME Rev Stat § 701 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL|Part 2: PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL|Chapter 101: ISSUE OF PROCESS AND ARREST|15 §701. Criminal prosecutions by indictment; excepted cases

 §701. Criminal prosecutions by indictment; excepted cases No person shall be held to answer in any court for an alleged offense, unless on an indictment found by a grand jury, except for contempt of court and in the following cases:   1.  Use of charging instrument other than an indictment.  When a prosecution utilizing a charging instrument other than an indictment is expressly authorized by rule of court; or   [PL 1997, c. 4, §1 (RPR).] 2.  District Courts and courts martial.  In proceedings before the District Court, the District Court acting as a juvenile court and courts martial.   SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 544, §49 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 663, §94 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 4, §1 (AMD).
15 ME Rev Stat § 702 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL|Part 2: PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL|Chapter 101: ISSUE OF PROCESS AND ARREST|15 §702. Justices, judges and justices of the peace may issue processes

 §702. Justices, judges and justices of the peace may issue processes The Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court and of the Superior Court, Judges of the District Court and justices of the peace may issue processes for the arrest of persons charged with offenses. For purposes of this section and section 706, full faith and credit must be given to offenses subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Passamaquoddy Tribe or the Penobscot Nation under the terms of Title 30, section 6209-A or 6209-B.   [PL 1995, c. 388, §4 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 388, §8 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 356, §20 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 736, §21 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 484, §6 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 388, §4 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 388, §8 (AFF).
15 ME Rev Stat § 703 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL|Part 2: PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL|Chapter 101: ISSUE OF PROCESS AND ARREST|15 §703. Officer's oath to complaint

 §703. Officer's oath to complaint When it is the duty of an officer to make complaint before any judge, clerk or justice of the peace, he may make oath to it according to his knowledge and belief.   [PL 1987, c. 736, §22 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 425, §9 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 736, §22 (AMD).