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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 29: JUDICIAL RETIREMENT PRIOR TO DECEMBER 1, 1984 › 4 §1404. Regular retirement benefits

§1404. Regular retirement benefits
Any judge who resigned that judge's office or ceased to serve at the expiration of any term thereof, after attaining the age of 70 years and after having served on the Supreme Judicial Court, the Superior Court, the District Court, the Administrative Court or any combination of that service, for at least 7 years, or after attaining the age of 65 years and after having served as a judge on those courts for at least 12 years, or after attaining the age of 60 years and after having served as a judge on those courts for at least 20 years, is entitled to receive annually during the remainder of that judge's life, whether or not that judge is appointed an Active Retired Justice, a retirement benefit equal to 3/4 of the currently effective annual salary to be paid in the same manner as the salaries of the judges of that court from which that judge retired were paid prior to December 1, 1984. The right of any judge drawing a retirement benefit to continue to receive it ceases immediately if that judge acts as attorney or counsel or in any action or legal proceeding in which the State is an adverse party or has any interest adverse to the person or persons in whose behalf that judge acts.   [PL 2001, c. 12, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 853, §§C15,18 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 863, §§B39,B45 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 12, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 29: JUDICIAL RETIREMENT PRIOR TO DECEMBER 1, 1984 › 4 §1405. Disability benefits

§1405. Disability benefits
Any judge who, prior to that judge's retirement age, was unable, by reason of failing health, to perform that judge's duties and who was retired by majority of the justices of the court upon which that judge was sitting when retired must receive annually during the remainder of that judge's life a retirement benefit equal to 3/4 of the currently effective annual salary to be paid in the same manner as the salaries of the judges of that court from which that judge retired were paid prior to July 1, 1984.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §47 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 853, §§C15,18 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 863, §§B40,B45 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §47 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 29: JUDICIAL RETIREMENT PRIOR TO DECEMBER 1, 1984 › 4 §1406. Survivor benefits

§1406. Survivor benefits
1.  Survivors' benefits.
Any spouse or any child or children of a judge who died prior to December 1, 1984, shall continue to receive 3/8 of the currently effective annual salary as follows:
A. To the surviving spouse, as long as that spouse is not the dependent of another person; or   [PL 1983, c. 853, Pt. C, §§ 15, 18 (NEW).]
B. To the child or children of the deceased judge under 18 years of age if there is no surviving spouse or upon the death of the surviving spouse or if the surviving spouse is or becomes the dependent of another person, payable until the youngest child reaches age 18. If more than one child under 18 years of age is eligible for this benefit, it shall be divided equally among them.   [PL 1983, c. 853, Pt. C, §§ 15, 18 (NEW).]
[PL 1983, c. 853, Pt. C, §§ 15, 18 (NEW).]
2.  Benefit upon death of judge.
Upon the death of a judge, 3/8 of the currently effective annual salary shall be paid as follows:
A. To the surviving spouse, as long as that spouse is not the dependent of another person; or   [PL 1983, c. 853, Pt. C, §§ 15, 18 (NEW).]
B. To the child or children of the deceased judge under 18 years of age if there is no surviving spouse or upon the death of the surviving spouse or if the surviving spouse is or becomes the dependent of another person, payable until the youngest child reaches age 18. If more than one child under 18 years of age is eligible for this benefit, it shall be divided equally among them.   [PL 1983, c. 853, Pt. C, §§ 15, 18 (NEW).]
[PL 1983, c. 853, Pt. C, §§ 15, 18 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 853, §§C15,18 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 31: COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE PROGRAM › 4 §1501. Court Appointed Special Advocate Program

§1501. Court Appointed Special Advocate Program
There is established within the Administrative Office of the Courts of the Judicial Department the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program to provide volunteer lay persons to serve as court appointed special advocates or guardians ad litem under Title 22, section 4005, subsection 1, in child abuse and neglect cases.   [PL 1997, c. 393, Pt. C, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 581, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 393, §C1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 31: COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE PROGRAM › 4 §1502. Staff

§1502. Staff
With the advice and approval of the Court Appointed Special Advocate Advisory Panel, the State Court Administrator shall appoint a Director of the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program, who shall serve at the pleasure of the State Court Administrator. The State Court Administrator may also appoint one or more deputy directors or regional volunteer coordinators, who also shall serve at the pleasure of the State Court Administrator. The State Court Administrator shall provide necessary clerical assistance to the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program, within the limit of funds available.   [PL 1997, c. 393, Pt. C, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 581, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 393, §C1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 31: COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE PROGRAM › 4 §1503. Court appointed special advocates

§1503. Court appointed special advocates
The Director of the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program shall recruit the services of qualified persons to serve as volunteer court appointed special advocates. The volunteer court appointed special advocates are considered employees of the State only for the purposes of the Maine Tort Claims Act and are not entitled to receive compensation, but are reimbursed for their actual, necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their duties, consistent with policies established by the Administrative Office of the Courts.   [PL 2001, c. 253, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 581, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 253, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 31: COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE PROGRAM › 4 §1504. Facilities

§1504. Facilities
The State Court Administrator shall provide a principal office for the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program and shall arrange for such facilities throughout the State as are necessary and adequate for the court appointed special advocates to conduct their duties.   [PL 1997, c. 393, Pt. C, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 581, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 393, §C1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 31: COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE PROGRAM › 4 §1505. Court Appointed Special Advocate Advisory Panel

§1505. Court Appointed Special Advocate Advisory Panel
A Court Appointed Special Advocate Advisory Panel is appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court to set the policy for and monitor the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program.   [PL 1991, c. 55 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 581, §1 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 55 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 31: COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE PROGRAM › 4 §1506. Immunity from civil liability

§1506. Immunity from civil liability
A person serving as a court appointed special advocate for the Judicial Department or as Director, deputy director or regional volunteer coordinator of the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program is immune from any civil liability, as are employees of governmental entities, under the Maine Tort Claims Act, Title 14, chapter 741, for acts performed within the scope of that person's administrative duties, and is entitled to quasi-judicial immunity for acts performed within the scope of the person's duties as a guardian ad litem.   [PL 2001, c. 253, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 581, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 617, §2 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 393, §C2 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 253, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 32: CHILDREN'S GUARDIANS AD LITEM › 4 §1551. Definitions

§1551. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Division.
"Division" means the Family Division within the District Court established in section 183.
[PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Guardian ad litem.
"Guardian ad litem" means a person appointed as the court's agent to represent the best interests of one or more children pursuant to Title 18‑C, section 1‑111, Title 19‑A, section 1507 or Title 22, section 4005.
[PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §8 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]
3.  Best interests of the child.
"Best interests of the child" means an outcome that serves or otherwise furthers the health, safety, well-being, education and growth of the child. In applying the standard of best interests of the child in Title 18‑C and Title 19‑A cases, the relevant factors set forth in Title 19‑A, section 1653, subsection 3 must be considered.
[PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §9 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §§8, 9 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 32: CHILDREN'S GUARDIANS AD LITEM › 4 §1552. Children's guardians

§1552. Children's guardians
1.  Guardian ad litem roster.
The division shall assist the Chief Judge of the District Court in the establishment and maintenance of a roster of guardians ad litem pursuant to section 1553.
[PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Administration of guardians ad litem under Title 19-A.
For guardians ad litem appointed under Title 19‑A, the division shall assist the Chief Judge of the District Court in:
A. Establishing standardized billing, itemization requirements and time reporting processes for all guardians ad litem;   [PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).]
B. Establishing guidelines for preparation of required reports; and   [PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).]
C. Collecting, maintaining and reporting data about orders of appointment, submission of required reports, caseloads and other information as directed by the Chief Judge of the District Court.   [PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Staff.
The State Court Administrator shall provide necessary professional and clerical or other staff and logistical support to the division within the limit of funds available.
[PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Public information.
The division shall provide public information about the role of guardians ad litem, how to provide comments about a guardian ad litem and the complaint process established pursuant to section 1557.
[PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Effective date.
This section takes effect January 1, 2015.
[PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 32: CHILDREN'S GUARDIANS AD LITEM › 4 §1553. Roster of guardians ad litem

§1553. Roster of guardians ad litem
Rules adopted by the Supreme Judicial Court govern the establishment and maintenance of a roster of guardians ad litem. The rules must address:   [PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Application process.
The process for applying to be included on the roster, including application forms;
[PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Criteria.
Criteria for initial listing on the roster, including:
A. Credentials, including professional licenses and minimum education requirements;   [PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).]
B. Core training. Core training must include no less than 6 hours on domestic abuse and violence, developed and provided in collaboration with a statewide coalition of domestic violence resource centers, on the following topics:
(1) The domestic abuse tactics affecting adult and child safety and security after separation;
(2) The effects of domestic abuse and violence on children and conditions that support resilience;
(3) Best practices for recognizing, asking about and assessing the effects of abuse on the parenting relationship; and
(4) Methods for reducing post-separation abuse of the nonabusive parent and promoting child safety and security; and   [PL 2021, c. 351, §1 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 351, §3 (AFF).]
C. Good character;   [PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 351, §1 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 351, §3 (AFF).]
3.  Continuing education.
Continuing education requirements, including no less than 2 hours of training annually on the impact of domestic abuse and violence on children, the services available in the State for victims of domestic abuse and violence and their children and interventions for those who commit domestic abuse and violence;
[PL 2021, c. 351, §2 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 351, §3 (AFF).]
4.  Criminal background check.
Obtaining criminal history record information on an individual, including, at a minimum, criminal history record information from the Department of Public Safety, State Bureau of Identification;
[PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Other requirements.
Any other requirements necessary to remain in good standing and included on the roster; and
[PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).]
6.  Removal.
The process for removing a guardian ad litem from the roster.
[PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 351, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 351, §3 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 32: CHILDREN'S GUARDIANS AD LITEM › 4 §1557. Complaint process

§1557. Complaint process
1.  Rules.
The Supreme Judicial Court shall provide by rule for a complaint process concerning guardians ad litem appointed under Title 18‑C, Title 19‑A and Title 22 that provides for at least the following:
A. The ability of a party to make a complaint before the final judgment as well as after the final judgment is issued;   [PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).]
B. Written instructions on how to make a complaint;   [PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).]
C. Clear criteria for making a complaint;   [PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).]
D. Transparent policies and procedures concerning the investigation of complaints and the provision of information to complainants;   [PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).]
E. A central database to log and track complaints; and   [PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).]
F. Policies and procedures for using complaints and investigations for recommending the removal of a guardian ad litem from a particular case or other consequences or discipline.   [PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §12 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]
2.  Complaint process.
The division shall provide written and electronic information to communicate the complaint process to the public and to all parties.
[PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Minor complaint option.
The rules may provide for a minor complaint option that authorizes corrective action without the necessity of completing the full complaint and investigatory process.
[PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Motion to remove.
The complaint process adopted pursuant to this section is in addition to the right of a party to file a motion to remove the guardian ad litem while the case is pending. The court shall hold a hearing on the motion at the request of the party filing the motion. The motion may be advanced on the docket and receive priority over other cases when the court determines that the interests of justice so require.
[PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §12 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 32: CHILDREN'S GUARDIANS AD LITEM › 4 §1558. Repeal (REPEALED)

§1558. Repeal
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 406, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 138, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 33: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY › 4 §1601. Short title

§1601. Short title
This chapter is known and may be cited as the "Maine Governmental Facilities Authority Act."   [PL 1997, c. 523, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 438, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 523, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 33: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY › 4 §1605. Leasing or renting property of the authority

§1605. Leasing or renting property of the authority
For the purposes of this chapter, the authority may lease, rent, assign or otherwise dispose of a project, projects or part of any project only to the State, any agency, instrumentality or department of the State or branch of State Government or any related agency of state, county or local government and the revenues derived by the authority from any lease or rental agreement must be used, as necessary, to pay the principal interest and other associated costs on or with respect to any securities issued pursuant to this chapter.   [PL 1997, c. 523, §13 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 438, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 523, §13 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 33: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY › 4 §1608. Trust funds

§1608. Trust funds
All money received pursuant to the authority of this Act shall be considered to be trust funds, to be held and applied solely as provided in this Act. Any officer to whom, or any bank, trust company or other fiscal agent or trustee to which, that money is paid shall act as trustee of the money and shall hold and apply the money for the purpose of this Act, subject to such rules as may be adopted by the authority pursuant to this Act and as the resolution or trust agreement may provide.   [PL 1987, c. 438, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 438, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 33: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY › 4 §1609. Remedies

§1609. Remedies
Any holder of securities issued under this Act or of any of the coupons appertaining to the securities and the trustee under any resolution or trust agreement, except to the extent the rights given may be restricted by the resolution authorizing the issuance of the securities or the trust agreement, or applicable financial document may, either by action, mandamus or other proceeding, protect and enforce any and all rights under the laws of the State or granted under this Act or under the resolution, financial document or trust agreement, including the appointment of a receiver and may enforce and compel the performance of all duties required by this Act or by the resolution, financial document or trust agreement to be performed by the authority, including the collecting of rates, rents, fees and charges for the use of any or all of its facilities of any project, projects or part of any project. Any such suit, action or proceeding shall be brought for the benefit of all the holders of the securities and coupons, subject to the terms of any such resolution, trust agreement or financial document.   [PL 1987, c. 438, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 438, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 33: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY › 4 §1610. Revenue refunding securities

§1610. Revenue refunding securities
The authority may provide by resolution for the issuance of revenue refunding securities of the authority for the purpose of refunding any obligations of the authority or for the purpose of the refinancing of existing indebtedness, then outstanding, that has been issued or incurred under this Act or otherwise, including the payment of any redemption premium and any interest accrued or to accrue to the date of redemption of those obligations and, if considered advisable by the authority, for the additional purpose of construction or enabling the construction of improvements, extensions, enlargements or additions of the project, projects or part of any project in connection with which the obligations to be refunded were issued. The authority may provide by resolution for the issuance of securities of the authority for the combined purpose of refunding any obligations or revenue refunding securities then outstanding or for the purpose of the refinancing of existing indebtedness that has been issued or incurred under this Act, or otherwise, including the payment of any redemption premium on that indebtedness and any interest accrued or to accrue to the date of redemption of the obligations and paying all or any part of the cost of selling the securities or acquiring or constructing or enabling the acquisition or construction of any additional project, projects or part of any project, or any improvements, extensions, enlargements or additions of any project, projects or part of any project. The issuance of the securities, the maturities and other details of the securities, the rights and remedies of the holders of the securities and the rights, powers, privileges, duties and obligations of the authority with respect to the securities, are governed by this Act.   [PL 1997, c. 523, §18 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 438, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 523, §18 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 33: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY › 4 §1610-A. Additional securities

§1610-A. Additional securities
Notwithstanding any limitation on the amount of securities that may be issued pursuant to section 1606, subsection 2, the authority may issue additional securities in an amount not to exceed $85,000,000 outstanding at any one time for correctional facilities.   [PL 1997, c. 752, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 752, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 33: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY › 4 §1610-B. Additional securities

§1610-B. Additional securities
Notwithstanding any limitation on the amount of securities that may be issued pursuant to section 1606, subsection 2, the authority may issue additional securities in an amount not to exceed $33,000,000 outstanding at any one time for a psychiatric treatment facility.   [PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. NNN, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 731, §NNN1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 33: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY › 4 §1610-C. Additional securities

§1610-C. Additional securities
Notwithstanding any limitation on the amount of securities that may be issued pursuant to section 1606, subsection 2, the authority may issue additional securities in an amount not to exceed $7,485,000 outstanding at any one time for capital repairs and improvements at various state facilities.   [PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. PP, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 20, §PP1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 33: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY › 4 §1610-D. Additional securities

§1610-D. Additional securities
Notwithstanding any limitation on the amount of securities that may be issued pursuant to section 1606, subsection 2, the authority may issue additional securities in an amount not to exceed $9,000,000 outstanding at any one time for preliminary planning costs and capital repairs and improvements at various state facilities.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. F, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 12, §F1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 33: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY › 4 §1610-E. Additional securities; compliance with federal law

§1610-E. Additional securities; compliance with federal law
Notwithstanding any limitation on the amount of securities that may be issued pursuant to section 1606, subsection 2, the authority may issue additional securities in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 outstanding at any one time to make court facilities comply with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.   [PL 2005, c. 463, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 463, §4 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 463, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 463, §4 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 33: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY › 4 §1610-F. Additional securities

§1610-F. Additional securities
Notwithstanding any limitation on the amount of securities that may be issued pursuant to section 1606, subsection 2, the authority may issue additional securities in an amount not to exceed $7,350,000 outstanding at any one time for preliminary planning costs and capital repairs and improvements at various state facilities.   [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. NNN, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. NNN, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 33: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY › 4 §1610-G. Additional securities; judicial branch

§1610-G. Additional securities; judicial branch
Notwithstanding any limitation on the amount of securities that may be issued pursuant to section 1606, subsection 2, the authority may issue additional securities in an amount not to exceed $15,000,000 outstanding at any one time for paying the costs associated with planning, purchasing, customizing and implementing a case management, data storage and electronic filing system for the Supreme Judicial Court, Superior Court and District Court, including the violations bureau.   [PL 2013, c. 571, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 571, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 33: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY › 4 §1610-H. Additional securities

§1610-H. Additional securities
Notwithstanding any limitation on the amount of securities that may be issued pursuant to section 1606, subsection 2, the authority may issue additional securities in an amount not to exceed $23,000,000 outstanding at any one time for capital repairs and improvements to state-owned facilities and hazardous waste cleanup on state-owned properties.   [PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. M, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. M, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 33: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY › 4 §1610-I. Additional securities; judicial branch

§1610-I. Additional securities; judicial branch
Notwithstanding any limitation on the amount of securities that may be issued pursuant to section 1606, subsection 2, the authority may issue additional securities from time to time in an aggregate amount not to exceed $95,600,000 outstanding at any one time for the purposes of paying the costs associated with the planning, purchasing, financing, acquiring, constructing, renovating, furnishing, equipping, improving, extending, enlarging and consolidating new and existing facilities and projects relating to the judicial branch in the counties of Oxford, Waldo and York, acquiring and improving property relating to the judicial branch in Hancock County and 55 Lisbon Street in Lewiston, replacing and upgrading ventilation systems in facilities relating to the judicial branch in Presque Isle, Lewiston, Rockland, Skowhegan and West Bath, acquiring and improving property adjacent to the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta for parking and acquiring and improving property in Skowhegan for future expansion and planning for other court facilities.   [PL 2023, c. 17, Pt. O, §1 (AMD).]
Revisor's Note: §1610-I. Additional securities for capital construction, repairs and improvements (As enacted by PL 2015, c. 472, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 4, SECTION 1610-J)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 468, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 472, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 288, Pt. A, §2 (RAL). PL 2021, c. 451, §1 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. TT, §1 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 17, Pt. O, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 33: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY › 4 §1610-J. Additional securities for capital construction, repairs and improvements (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 4, SECTION 1610-I)

§1610-J. Additional securities for capital construction, repairs and improvements
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 4, SECTION 1610-I)
Notwithstanding any limitation on the amount of securities that may be issued pursuant to section 1606, subsection 2, as limited by section 1610‑A, the authority may issue additional securities in an amount not to exceed $149,700,000 outstanding at any one time to pay for capital construction, repairs and improvements to the Maine Correctional Center in South Windham and a facility owned by the Department of Corrections in Washington County.   [PL 2017, c. 288, Pt. A, §2 (RAL).]
Revisor's Note: §1610-J. Additional securities for capital repairs and improvements and hazardous waste cleanup (As enacted by PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. FF, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 4, SECTION 1610-K)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. FF, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 288, Pt. A, §2 (RAL). PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §1 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 33: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY › 4 §1610-K. Additional securities for capital repairs and improvements and hazardous waste cleanup (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 4, SECTION 1610-J)

§1610-K. Additional securities for capital repairs and improvements and hazardous waste cleanup
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 4, SECTION 1610-J)
Notwithstanding any limitation on the amount of securities that may be issued pursuant to section 1606, subsection 2, the authority may issue additional securities in an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 outstanding at any one time for capital repairs and improvements to state-owned facilities and hazardous waste cleanup on state-owned properties.   [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §1 (RAL).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §1 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 33: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY › 4 §1610-L. Additional securities

§1610-L. Additional securities
Notwithstanding any limitation on the amount of securities that may be issued pursuant to section 1606, subsection 2, the authority may issue additional securities in an amount not to exceed $55,000,000 outstanding at any one time for capital repairs and improvements to state-owned facilities and hazardous waste cleanup on state-owned properties.   [PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. E, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. E, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 33: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY › 4 §1610-M. Additional securities for state-owned facility repair, improvement and construction and hazardous waste cleanup on state-owned property

§1610-M. Additional securities for state-owned facility repair, improvement and construction and hazardous waste cleanup on state-owned property
Notwithstanding any limitation on the amount of securities that may be issued pursuant to section 1606, subsection 2, the authority may issue additional securities in an amount not to exceed $52,910,000 outstanding at any one time for capital repairs and improvements to and construction of state-owned facilities and hazardous waste cleanup on state-owned properties.   [PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. D, §1 (NEW).]
Revisor's Note: §1610-M. Additional securities; career and technical education centers and regions (As enacted by PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. SSSS, §6 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 4, SECTION 1610-N)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. D, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 33: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY › 4 §1610-N. Additional securities; career and technical education centers and regions (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 4, SECTION 1610-M) (REPEALED)

§1610-N. Additional securities; career and technical education centers and regions
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 4, SECTION 1610-M)
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. SSSS, §6 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §2 (RAL). PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. X, §6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 33: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY › 4 §1610-O. Additional securities for Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife headquarters

§1610-O. Additional securities for Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife headquarters
Notwithstanding any limitation on the amount of securities that may be issued pursuant to section 1606, subsection 2, the authority may issue additional securities in an amount not to exceed $39,500,000 outstanding at any one time for the purposes of paying the costs associated with the planning, design, renovation, abatement, construction, financing, furnishing and equipping of new and existing facilities to serve as a headquarters for the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.   [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. E, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. E, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 33: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY › 4 §1610-P. Additional securities for capital repairs, improvements and construction and hazardous waste cleanup

§1610-P. Additional securities for capital repairs, improvements and construction and hazardous waste cleanup
Notwithstanding any limitation on the amount of securities that may be issued pursuant to section 1606, subsection 2, the authority may issue additional securities in an amount not to exceed $71,050,000 outstanding at any one time for capital repairs and improvements to and construction of state-owned facilities and hazardous waste cleanup on state-owned properties.   [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. F, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. F, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 33: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY › 4 §1611. Tax exemption

§1611. Tax exemption
Securities issued under this Act shall be considered to constitute a proper public purpose and the securities so issued, their transfer and the income from the securities, including any profits made on the sale of the securities, at all times shall be exempt from taxation within the State.   [PL 1987, c. 438, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 438, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 33: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY › 4 §1612. Governmental functions

§1612. Governmental functions
The carrying out by the authority of the powers and duties conferred upon it by this Act is considered to be the performance of an essential function. Nothing contained in this Act may in any way limit or restrict the powers and duties of the authority granted to it.   [PL 1997, c. 523, §19 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 438, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 523, §19 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 33: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY › 4 §1613. Liberal construction

§1613. Liberal construction
This Act, being necessary for the welfare of the State and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes. To the extent of any conflict between this Act and any other law, this Act shall prevail, but the power and authority granted by this Act shall be considered to be in addition to and not in derogation of power and authority granted by any other law.   [PL 1987, c. 438, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 438, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 33: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY › 4 §1614. Securities as legal investment

§1614. Securities as legal investment
The securities of the authority are legal investments in which all public officers and public bodies of the State, its political subdivisions, all municipalities and municipal subdivisions, all insurance companies and associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business, all banks, bankers, banking associations, trust companies, savings banks and savings associations, including savings and loan associations, building and loan associations, investment companies and other persons carrying on a banking business, all administrators, guardians, executors, trustees and other fiduciaries and all other persons who are now or may hereafter be authorized to invest in bonds or other obligations of the State, may properly and legally invest funds, including capital, in their control or belonging to them. The securities are also, by this Act, made securities that may properly and legally be deposited with and received by all public officers and bodies of the State or any agency or political subdivision of the State and all municipalities and public corporations for any purpose for which the deposit of securities of bonds or other obligations of the State may be authorized by law.   [PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. A, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 438, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. A, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 33: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY › 4 §1615. Conflicts

§1615. Conflicts
A member of the authority may not participate in any decision on any contract entered into by the authority under this Act if that member has any interest, direct or indirect, in any firm, partnership, corporation or association that may be party to the contract. The interest must be disclosed to the authority in writing and must be set forth in the minutes of the authority.   [PL 1997, c. 523, §19 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 438, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 523, §19 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 33: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY › 4 §1616. Actions against authority

§1616. Actions against authority
A member of the authority, while acting within the scope of the authority of this Act, may not be subject to any personal liability resulting from the exercise or carrying out of any of the authority's purposes or powers.   [PL 1997, c. 523, §19 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 438, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 523, §19 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 33: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY › 4 §1617. Contract of State

§1617. Contract of State
The State pledges and agrees with the holders of securities that the State will not limit or alter the rights vested in the authority to acquire, construct, reconstruct, equip and operate a project, projects or part of any project and related facilities, to establish and collect fees, charges, rentals and other charges referred to in this Act and to fulfill the terms of any agreements made with the holders of the securities or in any way impair the rights and remedies of the holders of securities until the securities, together with interest on securities, interest on any unpaid installments on interest and all costs and expenses in connection with any action or proceeding by or on behalf of the holders of securities are fully met and discharged.   [PL 1987, c. 438, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 438, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 33: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY › 4 §1618. Credit of State not pledged

§1618. Credit of State not pledged
Securities issued under this Act do not constitute or create any debt or debts, liability or liabilities on behalf of the State or of any political subdivision of the State other than the authority or a loan of the credit of the State or a pledge of the faith and credit of the State or of any political subdivision other than the authority, but are payable solely from the funds provided for that payment. All such securities must contain on their face a statement to the effect that neither the State nor any political subdivision of the State is obligated to pay the securities or the interest on the securities, except from revenues of the authority or the project, projects or part of any project for which they are issued and that neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the State or of any political subdivision of the State is pledged to the payment of the principal of or the interest on the securities. The issuance of securities under this Act does not directly, indirectly or contingently obligate the State or any political subdivision of the State to levy or to pledge any form of taxation whatever or to make any appropriation for their payment. Nothing contained in this section may prevent or be construed to prevent the authority from pledging its full faith and credit to the payment of securities authorized pursuant to this Act.   [PL 1997, c. 523, §19 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 438, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 523, §19 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 33: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY › 4 §1619. Gifts and contributions

§1619. Gifts and contributions
The authority may accept gifts and contributions as provided in section 1604, subsection 25, for the purpose of designing, constructing, reconstructing, renovating or acquiring a project, projects or part of any project, including facilities for the Supreme Judicial Court, in accordance with section 1606, subsection 2. The authority may accept gifts for the purpose of furnishing a project, projects or part of any project, including the facilities of the Supreme Judicial Court. Furnishings include, but are not limited to, paintings, artifacts, furniture and similar articles.   [RR 2005, c. 2, §3 (COR).]
1.  Acceptance of money.
The authority, in accepting gifts of money, federal funds or other types of income, shall place this money in a special account for the purpose for which it is provided. The authority may invest the money as provided in this chapter, subject to any limitations imposed by the donor.
[PL 1989, c. 221, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Acceptance of furnishings.
The authority, in accepting furnishings for court facilities, shall allocate the furnishings as directed by the donor.
[PL 1989, c. 221, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 221, §3 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 523, §20 (AMD). RR 2005, c. 2, §3 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 33: MAINE GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY › 4 §1620. Continuing disclosure

§1620. Continuing disclosure
With respect to any securities of the authority, the Treasurer of State may enter into any agreement for the benefit of holders of securities of the authority to provide annual financial information with respect to the State in order to assist underwriters of the securities of the authority in complying with any applicable regulation promulgated by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to annual financial information.   [PL 1997, c. 523, §21 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 523, §21 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 35: JUDICIAL COMPENSATION COMMISSION › 4 §1701. Judicial Compensation Commission (REPEALED)

§1701. Judicial Compensation Commission
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 451, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 509, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 509, §8 (AFF). RR 1997, c. 2, §7 (COR). PL 1999, c. 547, §B13 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 563, §2 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 242, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 37: MAINE COMMISSION ON INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES › 4 §1801. Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services; established

§1801. Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services; established
The Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services, established by Title 5, section 12004‑G, subsection 25‑A, is an independent commission whose purpose is to provide efficient, high-quality representation to indigent criminal defendants, juvenile defendants and children and parents in child protective cases, consistent with federal and state constitutional and statutory obligations. The commission shall work to ensure the delivery of indigent legal services by qualified and competent counsel in a manner that is fair and consistent throughout the State and to ensure adequate funding of a statewide system of indigent legal services, which must be provided and managed in a fiscally responsible manner, free from undue political interference and conflicts of interest.   [PL 2009, c. 419, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 419, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 37: MAINE COMMISSION ON INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES › 4 §1802. Definitions

§1802. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2009, c. 419, §2 (NEW).]
1.  Assigned counsel.
"Assigned counsel" means a private attorney designated by the commission to provide indigent legal services at public expense.
[PL 2009, c. 419, §2 (NEW).]
1-A.  Appellate counsel.
"Appellate counsel" means an attorney who is entitled to payment under Title 15, section 2115‑A, subsection 8 or 9.
[PL 2013, c. 159, §10 (NEW).]
2.  Commission.
"Commission" means the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services under section 1801.
[PL 2009, c. 419, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Contract counsel.
"Contract counsel" means a private attorney under contract with the commission to provide indigent legal services.
[PL 2009, c. 419, §2 (NEW).]
4.  Indigent legal services.
"Indigent legal services" means legal representation provided to:
A. An indigent defendant in a criminal case in which the United States Constitution or the Constitution of Maine or federal or state law requires that the State provide representation;   [PL 2009, c. 419, §2 (NEW).]
B. An indigent party in a civil case in which the United States Constitution or the Constitution of Maine or federal or state law requires that the State provide representation;   [PL 2019, c. 427, §1 (AMD).]
C. Juvenile defendants; and   [PL 2019, c. 427, §1 (AMD).]
D. An indigent defendant or party or a juvenile for the purpose of filing, on behalf of that indigent defendant or party or juvenile, a petition for certiorari to the Supreme Court of the United States from an adverse decision of the Law Court on a case for which services were previously provided to that defendant or party or juvenile pursuant to paragraph A, B or C.   [PL 2019, c. 427, §2 (NEW).]
"Indigent legal services" does not include the services of a guardian ad litem appointed pursuant to Title 22, section 4005, subsection 1.
[PL 2021, c. 676, Pt. A, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 419, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 159, §10 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 427, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 676, Pt. A, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 39: REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS › 4 §1901. Short title

§1901. Short title
This chapter may be known and cited as the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts.   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 4: JUDICIARY › Chapter 39: REVISED UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS › 4 §1903. Applicability

§1903. Applicability
This chapter applies to a notarial act performed on or after July 1, 2023.   [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).