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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 301: JUDGES › 14 §1103. Petition for assignment of another justice

§1103. Petition for assignment of another justice
Within 10 days after the service of a complaint or other application in which equitable relief is sought, the defendant, prior to the filing of his answer, may petition in writing for good cause shown to the Chief Justice of the Superior Court for the assignment of a justice to preside on the matter other than the justice to whom the original complaint or application was presented. Upon the receipt of that petition the Chief Justice of the Superior Court may assign another justice to hear the matter. When the Chief Justice of the Superior Court is presiding on the matter, a petition for the assignment of a justice, other than the Chief Justice of the Superior Court, shall be made to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court. Upon the receipt of that petition the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court may assign another justice to hear the matter.   [PL 1983, c. 688, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 688, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 301: JUDGES › 14 §1105. Charge to jury

§1105. Charge to jury
During a jury trial the presiding justice shall rule and charge the jury, orally or in writing, upon all matters of law arising in the case but shall not, during the trial, including the charge, express an opinion upon issues of fact arising in the case, and such an expression of opinion is sufficient cause for a new trial if either party aggrieved thereby and interested desires it, and the same shall be ordered accordingly by the law court on appeal in a civil or criminal case.   [PL 1965, c. 356, §11 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 356, §11 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 301: JUDGES › 14 §1106. Disagreement in jury; instructions

§1106. Disagreement in jury; instructions
When a jury, not having agreed, returns into court stating the fact, the presiding justice may, in the exercise of judicial discretion, explain any questions of law if proposed or restate any particular testimony and send them out again for further consideration.   [PL 1991, c. 60 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 60 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 303: REFERENCE OF DISPUTES › 14 §1151. Controversies referable; powers of referees; revocation by consent

§1151. Controversies referable; powers of referees; revocation by consent
All controversies which may be the subject of a personal action may be submitted to one or more referees, with the same powers as those appointed by the court. The parties personally or by attorney may sign and acknowledge an agreement before a notary public, although he is one of the referees, in substance as follows:
"Know all men by these presents, that ...., of ...., in the County of ...., and ...., of ...., in the County of ...., have agreed to submit the demand made by said ...., against said ...., which is hereunto annexed," (and all other demands between the parties, as the case may be,) "to the determination of ...., .... and ....; and judgment rendered on their report, or that of a majority of them, made to the Superior Court for the said County of ...., within one year from this day, shall be final. And if either party neglects to appear before the referees, after proper notice given to him of the time and place appointed for hearing the parties, they may proceed in his absence.
Dated this .... day of ...., A.D., 19.... ."
[PL 1981, c. 456, Pt. A, §128 (AMD).]
Such agreement shall not be revoked without mutual consent, but the parties may agree when the report shall be made and vary the form accordingly.
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 456, §A128 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 303: REFERENCE OF DISPUTES › 14 §1152. Submission of all demands; specific demands

§1152. Submission of all demands; specific demands
If all demands between the parties are so submitted, no specific demand need be annexed to the agreement; but if a specific demand only is submitted, it shall be annexed to the agreement and signed by the party making it and be so stated as to be readily understood.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 303: REFERENCE OF DISPUTES › 14 §1153. Authority of referees

§1153. Authority of referees
All the referees must meet and hear the parties; but a majority may make the report, which is as valid as if signed by all, if it appears by the report or certificate of the dissenting referee that all attended and heard the parties. They may allow costs or not to either party, unless special provision is made therefor in the submission, but the court may reduce their compensation. Any referee may swear witnesses.   [PL 2009, c. 166, §2 (AMD).]
A referee appointed to hear a dispute concerning real property must report the referee's decision within one year of appointment by the court unless good cause for extending this period is shown.   [PL 2009, c. 166, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 166, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 303: REFERENCE OF DISPUTES › 14 §1154. Return of report

§1154. Return of report
The report shall be made to the court within the time specified in the submission. One of the referees shall deliver it into court, or it shall be sealed up and sent sealed to the court, and shall be opened by the clerk.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 303: REFERENCE OF DISPUTES › 14 §1155. Action on report; appeals

§1155. Action on report; appeals
The court may accept, reject or recommit the report. If recommitted, the referees shall notify the parties of the time and place for a new hearing. When the report is accepted, judgment shall be entered thereon as in case of submissions by rule of court. Either party may appeal from such judgment or from rejection of the report.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 14 §1201. Persons exempt from jury service (REPEALED)

§1201. Persons exempt from jury service
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 391, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 14 §1201-A. Declaration of policy

§1201-A. Declaration of policy
It is the policy of the State that all persons chosen for jury service be selected at random from the broadest feasible cross section of the population of the area served by the court, that all qualified citizens have the opportunity in accordance with this chapter to be considered for jury service and that qualified citizens fulfill their obligation to serve as jurors when summoned for that purpose.   [PL 1981, c. 705, Pt. G, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 705, §G1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 14 §1202. Fine for juror's failure to attend (REPEALED)

§1202. Fine for juror's failure to attend
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 391, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 14 §1202-A. Prohibition of discrimination

§1202-A. Prohibition of discrimination
A citizen may not be excluded from jury service in this State on account of actual or perceived race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, economic status, marital status, physical disability, religion, ancestry or national origin or familial status, except as provided in this chapter.   [PL 2021, c. 553, §13 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 705, §G2 (NEW). RR 2017, c. 1, §6 (COR). PL 2017, c. 223, §3 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 348, §17 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 366, §25 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 553, §13 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 14 §1203. Juror's fees (REPEALED)

§1203. Juror's fees
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 316, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 391, §2 (RP). PL 1971, c. 544, §44 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 14 §1203-A. Definitions

§1203-A. Definitions
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1981, c. 705, Pt. G, §3 (NEW).]
1.  Clerk.
"Clerk" means the Clerk of Court of the Superior Court and includes any of his assistants.
[PL 1983, c. 202, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Court.
"Court" means the Superior Court of this State and includes, when the context requires, any justice of the court.
[PL 1981, c. 705, Pt. G, §3 (NEW).]
3.  Juror.
"Juror," for the purposes of this chapter, means any person who attends court for the purpose of serving on a jury, is on call and available to report to court to serve on a jury when so needed and so requested by the court or whose summoned service on a jury is postponed to a future date certain.
[PL 1981, c. 705, Pt. G, §3 (NEW).]
4.  Master list.
"Master list" means a list of names and addresses, or identifying numbers, of prospective jurors that have been randomly selected from the source list.
[PL 1981, c. 705, Pt. G, §3 (NEW).]
5.  Random selection.
"Random selection" means the selection of names in a manner immune from the purposeful or inadvertent introduction of subjective bias, so that no recognizable class of the population on the lists from which the names are being selected can be purposely or inadvertently included or excluded.
[PL 1981, c. 705, Pt. G, §3 (NEW).]
6.  Source list.
"Source list" means the list or lists from which names of prospective jurors are drawn.
[PL 1981, c. 705, Pt. G, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 705, §G3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 202, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 14 §1204. Civil juries

§1204. Civil juries
1.  Number of members.
The court shall seat a jury of either 8 or 9 members, and all jurors shall participate in the verdict unless excused for good cause by the court. Unless the parties otherwise stipulate, the verdict must be decided by the unanimous votes of at least 2/3 of the jurors participating in the verdict and no verdict may be taken from a jury reduced to fewer than 7 members.
[PL 2003, c. 525, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Procedures.
At the commencement of each term, the clerk shall prepare an alphabetical list of the names of those appearing for duty as traverse jurors. Before each trial, after the court has ruled on challenges for cause, the clerk shall randomly draw by lot from the names of all eligible jurors a sufficient number to comprise the jury panel plus enough to account for peremptory challenges. Peremptory challenges may then be exercised in accordance with court rules. When the panel is complete, the court shall appoint a foreperson to oversee deliberations and to speak for the jury.
[PL 2003, c. 299, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 356, §§12,13 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 441, §3 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 391, §3 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 581, §1 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 41, §1 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 102 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 299, §1 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 525, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 14 §1205. Supernumeraries, transfers and excuses

§1205. Supernumeraries, transfers and excuses
Supernumerary jurors may be excused from time to time until wanted, and they may be placed on either jury as occasion requires. Jurors may be transferred from one jury to the other when convenience requires it. For good reason any juror may be excused.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 14 §1206. Juror's oath

§1206. Juror's oath
The following shall be the form of oath, administered to traverse jurors in civil causes:
"You, and each of you, swear that in all causes committed to you, you will give a true verdict therein according to the law and the evidence given you. So help you God."   [PL 1977, c. 114, §15 (AMD).]
When a juror is conscientiously scrupulous of taking an oath, the word "affirm" shall be used instead of "swear" and the words "this you do under the penalties of perjury" instead of the words "so help you God."   [PL 1977, c. 114, §16 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 114, §§15,16 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 14 §1207. Foreman (REPEALED)

§1207. Foreman
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 299, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 14 §1208. Talesman, returned

§1208. Talesman, returned
When, by reason of challenge or other cause, a sufficient number of jurors duly drawn and summoned cannot be obtained for the trial of a cause, the court shall cause jurors to be returned from the bystanders or from the county at large to complete the panel if they are on the jury not less than 7 jurors drawn and returned as provided. Such jurors shall be returned by the sheriff or his deputy or such other disinterested person as the court appoints.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 14 §1209. New jurors summoned during term

§1209. New jurors summoned during term
The court may, in term time, issue venires for as many jurors as are wanted, to be drawn, notified and returned forthwith or on a day appointed. When in any county the business requires a protracted session, the court may, during the term, excuse all or any of the jurors originally returned and issue venires for new jurors to supply their places, who shall be drawn and notified to attend at such time as the court directs.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 14 §1210. Payment of taxes as disqualification

§1210. Payment of taxes as disqualification
In prosecutions for recovery of money or other forfeiture, it is not a cause of challenge to a juror that he is liable to pay taxes in a county, town or plantation which may be benefited by the recovery.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 1-A: JURY SERVICE › 14 §1211. Disqualifications and exemptions from jury service

§1211. Disqualifications and exemptions from jury service
A prospective juror is disqualified to serve on a jury if that prospective juror is not a citizen of the United States, 18 years of age and a resident of the county, or is unable to read, speak and understand the English language. The following persons are exempt from serving as jurors: The Governor, active duty military and all persons exempt under Title 37-B, section 185.   [PL 2017, c. 275, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 391, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 461 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 705, §G4 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 202, §2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 608 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 60, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 275, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 1-A: JURY SERVICE › 14 §1212. No exemptions (REPEALED)

§1212. No exemptions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 391, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 705, §G5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 1-A: JURY SERVICE › 14 §1213. Excuses from jury service

§1213. Excuses from jury service
1.  Determination.
Upon request of a prospective juror, the presiding justice or the clerk of court acting under the supervision of the presiding justice shall determine whether the prospective juror is excused from jury service. The determination must be made on the basis of information provided on the juror qualification form, supplemented by other competent evidence when considered necessary to the determination.
[PL 1999, c. 87, §1 (RPR).]
2.  Basis for excuse.
A qualified prospective juror may be excused from jury service only upon a showing of undue hardship, extreme inconvenience, public necessity or inability to render satisfactory jury service because of physical or mental disability.
A. A person claiming to be excused on the grounds of disability may be required to submit a physician's certificate or accredited Christian Science practitioner's certificate. The certifying physician or Christian Science practitioner is subject to inquiry by the court at its discretion.   [PL 1999, c. 87, §1 (NEW).]
B. Municipal election officials, as defined in Title 21‑A, section 1, subsection 14, are excused from serving on a jury on the day of an election. State election officials and municipal clerks and registrars and their employees are excused from serving on a jury for 31 days prior to an election.   [PL 1999, c. 87, §1 (NEW).]
C. A person 80 years of age or older who does not wish to serve on a jury is excused from jury service.   [PL 2013, c. 74, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2013, c. 74, §1 (AMD).]
3.  Extent of excuse; record.
Depending upon the circumstances, a juror may be finally excused from jury service, be required to serve at a later specific time or be required to serve for a period of time less than the usual 15 court days. The clerk shall enter the determination regarding the requested excuse and the reason for the determination in the appropriate record kept for that purpose.
[PL 1999, c. 87, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 391, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 705, §G6 (RPR). PL 1999, c. 87, §1 (RPR). PL 2013, c. 74, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 1-A: JURY SERVICE › 14 §1214. Challenging compliance with selection procedures

§1214. Challenging compliance with selection procedures
Within 7 days after the moving party discovered or by the exercise of diligence could have discovered the grounds therefor, and in any event before the traverse jury is sworn to try the case, a party may move to stay the proceedings, and in a criminal case to dismiss the indictment, or for other appropriate relief, on the ground of substantial failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter for selecting the grand or traverse jury.   [PL 1971, c. 622, §54 (AMD).]
Upon motion filed under this section containing a sworn statement of facts which, if true, would constitute a substantial failure to comply with such provisions, the moving party is entitled to present in support of the motion the testimony of the jury commissioners or the clerk, any relevant records and papers not public or otherwise available used by the jury commissioners or the clerk and any other relevant evidence. If the court determines that in selecting either a grand jury or a traverse jury there has been such a substantial failure, the court shall stay the proceedings pending the proper selection of the jury, dismiss an indictment or grant other appropriate relief.   [PL 1971, c. 622, §55 (AMD).]
The procedures prescribed by this section are the exclusive means by which a person accused of a crime, the State or a party in a civil case may challenge a jury on the ground that the jury was not selected in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.   [PL 1971, c. 391, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 391, §1 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 622, §§54,55 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 1-A: JURY SERVICE › 14 §1215. Mileage and compensation of jurors

§1215. Mileage and compensation of jurors
A juror is entitled to paid mileage at the rate of 15¢ per mile for travel expenses from the juror's residence to the place of holding court and return, except that, beginning July 1, 2016, a juror is entitled to paid mileage at the rate established in Title 5, section 8. A juror is entitled to compensation at the rate of $15 for each day of required attendance at sessions of the court.   [PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. PPP, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 391, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 490, §1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 528, §E13 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 591, §E13 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. PPP, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 1-A: JURY SERVICE › 14 §1216. Frequency and length of service by jurors

§1216. Frequency and length of service by jurors
1.  Frequency.
Over the course of a person's life, the person may not be required:
A. To serve or attend court for prospective service as a traverse juror more than 3 times and not more often than once in any 5-year period. For purposes of this paragraph, a requirement to serve or attend court for possible service as a juror for more than 15 court days, except if necessary to complete service in a particular case, is considered a separate call to service as a juror;   [PL 2007, c. 241, §1 (NEW).]
B. To serve on more than 3 grand juries but not on more than one grand jury in any 5-year period; or   [PL 2007, c. 241, §1 (NEW).]
C. To serve as both a grand and traverse juror in any 5-year period.   [PL 2007, c. 241, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2007, c. 241, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Term of grand jury service.
The terms of the grand jury in any county must be set by the Chief Justice of the Superior Court with a maximum of 12 months' service required. When the number of grand jurors is reduced by death or otherwise, additional grand jurors may be selected and summoned under the direction of the court at any time.
[PL 2007, c. 241, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 391, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 705, §G7 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 688, §7 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 241, §1 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 1-A: JURY SERVICE › 14 §1217. Penalties for failure to perform jury service

§1217. Penalties for failure to perform jury service
A person summoned for jury service who fails to appear or to complete jury service as directed shall be ordered by the court to appear forthwith and show cause for his failure to comply with the summons. Notwithstanding Title 17-A, section 4-A, a prospective juror who fails to show good cause for noncompliance with the summons is guilty of contempt and upon conviction may be punished by a fine of not more than $100 and by imprisonment for not more than 3 days, or by both.   [PL 1981, c. 705, Pt. G, §8 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 391, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 663, §79 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 705, §G8 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 1-A: JURY SERVICE › 14 §1218. Protection of jurors' employment and health insurance

§1218. Protection of jurors' employment and health insurance
An employer may not deprive an employee of employment or health insurance coverage, or threaten or otherwise coerce the employee with respect to loss of employment or health insurance coverage, because the employee receives a summons for jury service, responds to a summons for jury service, serves as a juror or attends court for prospective jury service.   [PL 1989, c. 801, §1 (RPR); PL 1989, c. 801, §4 (AFF).]
Any employer who violates this section is guilty of a Class E crime.   [PL 1989, c. 801, §1 (RPR); PL 1989, c. 801, §4 (AFF).]
If an employer discharges an employee or terminates the health insurance coverage of an employee in violation of this section, the employee may bring a civil action within 90 days for recovery of wages or health insurance benefits lost as a result of the violation and for an order requiring the reinstatement of the employee. Damages recoverable for wages may not exceed lost wages for 6 weeks. If the employee prevails, the employee must be allowed a reasonable attorney's fee fixed by the court.   [PL 1989, c. 801, §1 (RPR); PL 1989, c. 801, §4 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 391, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 541, §A139 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 663, §80 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 801, §§1,4 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 1-A: JURY SERVICE › 14 §1219. Court rules

§1219. Court rules
The Supreme Judicial Court may make and amend rules, not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, regulating the selection and service of jurors.   [PL 1971, c. 391, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 391, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 2: COMMISSIONERS › 14 §1251. Prepare jury list; summon jurors; revise list (REPEALED)

§1251. Prepare jury list; summon jurors; revise list
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 57, §1 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 705, §G9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 2: COMMISSIONERS › 14 §1251-A. Juror selection plan

§1251-A. Juror selection plan
The Supreme Judicial Court shall adopt and implement a written master plan for the random selection and usage of grand and traverse jurors that shall be designed to foster the policy, protect the rights secured and otherwise comply with the provisions of this chapter.   [PL 1981, c. 705, Pt. G, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 705, §G10 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 2: COMMISSIONERS › 14 §1252. Salaries (REPEALED)

§1252. Salaries
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 414, §3 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 441, §3 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 390, §2 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 540, §2 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 724, §1 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 383, §13 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 408, §29 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 426, §1 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 735, §14 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 114, §17 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 57, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 2: COMMISSIONERS › 14 §1252-A. Source list

§1252-A. Source list
1.  Lists used.
The lists of licensed drivers, persons issued an identification card by the Secretary of State and any person who notifies the clerk of the court in the county of their residence and requests to be put on the source list of prospective jurors shall serve as the source for prospective jurors in each county. These lists may be supplemented with names from other lists specified by the Supreme Judicial Court.
[PL 1981, c. 705, Pt. G, §11 (NEW).]
2.  Release to court.
Notwithstanding any provision regarding confidentiality, whoever has custody, possession or control of the lists referred to in subsection 1 shall provide those lists to the court at cost for selection of prospective jurors at all reasonable times. All lists so supplied shall contain the name and address of each person on the lists.
[PL 1981, c. 705, Pt. G, §11 (NEW).]
3.  Use of source list.
The source list shall be used for the random selection of names or identifying numbers of prospective jurors to whom questionnaires shall be sent to determine their qualifications for jury service, as provided in sections 1253‑A and 1254‑A. When supplemental lists are used, selection of names shall be accomplished in a manner which accords the names on all lists an equal probability of selection.
[PL 1981, c. 705, Pt. G, §11 (NEW).]
4.  Notice.
At least once each year, the clerk shall give public notice to the residents of the county that their names may be placed on the source list of prospective jurors by notifying the clerk of the court. This notice may be made by newspapers, radio or any other method or combination of methods which will reasonably assure as broad a dissemination as possible to the residents of the county.
[PL 1981, c. 705, Pt. G, §11 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 705, §G11 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 2: COMMISSIONERS › 14 §1252-B. Master list

§1252-B. Master list
When the volume of names on the source list is, in the judgment of the court, so large as to render the drawing of names by the means available to the court unduly cumbersome, burdensome and uneconomical, the court may order that a secondary list be created. This list shall be created by randomly drawing from the source list the number of names the court deems necessary to permit subsequent random selections of names, over a period of time administratively convenient for the court, for the mailing of qualification questionnaires and summonses for jury service.   [PL 1981, c. 705, Pt. G, §11 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 705, §G11 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 2: COMMISSIONERS › 14 §1252-C. Creation and maintenance of lists

§1252-C. Creation and maintenance of lists
The lists required to be created and maintained by this subchapter may be created and maintained by use of electronic data processing equipment.   [PL 1981, c. 705, Pt. G, §11 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 705, §G11 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 2: COMMISSIONERS › 14 §1252-D. Limitation on use of certain information

§1252-D. Limitation on use of certain information
The lists of licensed drivers provided by the Secretary of State may only be used for the selection of traverse and grand jurors pursuant to this chapter.   [PL 1981, c. 705, Pt. G, §11 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 705, §G11 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 2: COMMISSIONERS › 14 §1253. Vacancies (REPEALED)

§1253. Vacancies
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 57, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 2: COMMISSIONERS › 14 §1253-A. Drawing of names to determine qualified jurors

§1253-A. Drawing of names to determine qualified jurors
From time to time and in a manner prescribed by the juror selection plan, the clerk shall draw, or cause to be drawn, at random, from the source or master list, as appropriate, the names or identifying numbers of as many prospective jurors as the court deems necessary for service on trials during the time period established by the court.   [PL 1981, c. 705, Pt. G, §12 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 705, §G12 (NEW). RR 2013, c. 2, §25 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 2: COMMISSIONERS › 14 §1254. Preparation of list of prospective jurors (REPEALED)

§1254. Preparation of list of prospective jurors
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 336 (RPR). PL 1967, c. 494, §30 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 544, §35 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 391, §4 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 19 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 57, §4 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 705, §G13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 2: COMMISSIONERS › 14 §1254-B. Preservation of records

§1254-B. Preservation of records
1.  Records preserved.
The clerk shall cause to be preserved all records and lists compiled and maintained in connection with selection and service of jurors for the length of time ordered by the court.
[PL 1981, c. 705, Pt. G, §14 (NEW).]
2.  Records' confidentiality.
The records and information used in connection with the selection process are confidential and may not be disclosed except as provided in this chapter.
[PL 2005, c. 285, §2 (AMD).]
3.  Exceptions to confidentiality.
Once the period of juror service has expired, a person seeking the names of the jurors may file with the court a written request for disclosure of the names of the jurors. The request must be accompanied by an affidavit stating the basis for the request. The court may disclose the names of the jurors only if the court determines that the disclosure is in the interests of justice. The factors the court may consider in determining if the disclosure is in the interests of justice include, but are not limited to, encouraging candid responses from prospective jurors, the safety and privacy interests of prospective jurors and the interests of the media and the public in ensuring that trials are conducted ethically and without bias.
[PL 2005, c. 285, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 705, §G14 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 285, §§2,3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 2: COMMISSIONERS › 14 §1255. Selection of jurors (REPEALED)

§1255. Selection of jurors
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 336 (RPR). PL 1967, c. 494, §30 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 498 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 510, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 391, §5 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 383, §14 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 408, §30 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 735, §15 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 114, §§18-23 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 57, §5 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 705, §G15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 2: COMMISSIONERS › 14 §1255-A. Summoning prospective qualified jurors

§1255-A. Summoning prospective qualified jurors
From time to time, as specified in the juror selection plan, the clerk shall summon or cause to be summoned sufficient prospective jurors as in his judgment are necessary to supply traverse jurors or grand jurors, or both, for the Superior Court.   [PL 1981, c. 705, Pt. G, §16 (NEW).]
The summons shall require the prospective juror to report for possible jury service at a specified time and place unless advised by the clerk in advance that his attendance will not be required.   [PL 1981, c. 705, Pt. G, §16 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 705, §G16 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 2: COMMISSIONERS › 14 §1256. New jurors

§1256. New jurors
If for any reason a grand jury or a traverse jury is dismissed before completing its work, the clerk of courts shall proceed to draw and notify new jurors in accordance with section 1255-A.   [PL 2005, c. 397, Pt. A, §10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 544, §36 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 57, §6 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 397, §A10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 2: COMMISSIONERS › 14 §1257. Regional juries

§1257. Regional juries
The Supreme Judicial Court is authorized to prescribe by rule or order the selection of juries from regions consisting of a single county or a reasonably compact group of counties for trials of criminal prosecutions or civil actions in the Superior Court. If the Supreme Judicial Court shall by rule provide for such regions for the purpose of selection of juries, this chapter shall be applied to such regions and to such regional juries and the word "counties" where it appears in this chapter shall be read to mean "region."   [PL 1975, c. 337, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 337, §2 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 57, §7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 3: CHALLENGES › 14 §1301. For cause

§1301. For cause
The court, on motion of either party in an action, may examine, on oath, any person called as a juror therein, whether he is related to either party, has given or formed an opinion or is sensible of any bias, prejudice or particular interest in the cause. If it appears from his answers or from any competent evidence that he does not stand indifferent in the cause, another juror shall be called and placed in his stead.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 3: CHALLENGES › 14 §1302. Peremptory (REPEALED)

§1302. Peremptory
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 356, §14 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 441, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 3: CHALLENGES › 14 §1303. Objections not stated before trial waived

§1303. Objections not stated before trial waived
If a party knows any objection to a juror in season to propose it before trial and omits to do so, he shall not afterwards make it, unless by leave of court for special reasons.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 4: VERDICTS › 14 §1351. Separate verdicts as to defendants

§1351. Separate verdicts as to defendants
In actions of contract against more than one defendant, the jury may return a separate verdict as to each defendant or as to 2 or more defendants jointly, and judgments shall be entered accordingly. In case of separate judgment against defendants in the same action, the court shall apportion the costs to be taxed against each defendant.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 4: VERDICTS › 14 §1352. Verdict not affected by irregularities

§1352. Verdict not affected by irregularities
No irregularity in the venires or drawing, summoning, returning or impaneling jurors is sufficient to set aside a verdict, unless the party objecting was injured by the irregularity or unless the objection was made before the return of the verdict.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 4: VERDICTS › 14 §1353. Verdict set aside for improper practices with jurors

§1353. Verdict set aside for improper practices with jurors
If either party, in a cause in which a verdict is returned, during the same term of the court, before or after the trial, gives to any of the jurors who try the cause any treat or gratuity or purposely introduces among the papers delivered to the jury when they retire with the cause, any papers which have any connection with it but were not offered in evidence, the court on motion of the adverse party may set aside the verdict and order a new trial.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 305: JURIES › Subchapter 4: VERDICTS › 14 §1354. Less than unanimous verdict or finding

§1354. Less than unanimous verdict or finding
In the trial of all civil suits in the Superior Court of this State, if a number of jurors equal to at least 2/3 of the total number of jurors serving on a jury agree on a verdict or finding, they shall return it into court as the verdict or finding of that jury and the trial judge shall so instruct the jury; provided, however, that the parties to a civil suit may stipulate that a verdict or finding of a stated majority of the jurors must be taken as the verdict or finding of the jury.   [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. C, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 310 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 581, §2 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 41, §2 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 688, §C4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 307: CONDUCT OF TRIAL › 14 §1401. Exclusion of minors from courtroom

§1401. Exclusion of minors from courtroom
Any court may exclude minors as spectators from the courtroom during the trial of any cause, civil or criminal, when their presence is not necessary as witnesses or parties.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 307: CONDUCT OF TRIAL › 14 §1402. Action of trespass; jury to find if willful

§1402. Action of trespass; jury to find if willful
In action for trespass on property, the court and jury or judge shall determine whether the trespass was committed willfully. If so found, a record thereof shall be made and a memorandum thereof minuted on the margin of the execution.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 307: CONDUCT OF TRIAL › 14 §1403. Admission of evidence

§1403. Admission of evidence
Notwithstanding any court rule to the contrary, when, after an event, measures are taken that, if taken previously, would have made the event less likely to occur, evidence of the subsequent measures is not admissible to prove negligence or culpable conduct in connection with the event. This section does not require the exclusion of evidence of subsequent measures when offered for another purpose, such as proving ownership, control or feasibility of precautionary measures, if controverted, or impeachment.   [PL 1995, c. 576, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 576, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 309: DAMAGES › 14 §1451. Protests of bills

§1451. Protests of bills
Damages on protests of bills of exchange of $100 or more, payable by the acceptor, drawer or indorser of a bill in this State are, if payable at a place 75 miles distant, 1%; if payable in the state of New York or in any state northerly of it and not in this State, 3%; if payable in any Atlantic state or territory southerly of New York and northerly of Florida, 6%; and in any other state or territory, 9%.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 309: DAMAGES › 14 §1452. Actions on covenant; encumbrance as dower; assignment and measure of damages

§1452. Actions on covenant; encumbrance as dower; assignment and measure of damages
In an action for breach of covenant against encumbrances contained in a deed of real estate, when the encumbrance is a right of dower, if such dower has been assigned and not released, the value thereof shall be the measure of damages; but if it has been demanded and not assigned, the court, on application of the plaintiff, shall cite the claimant of dower to appear and become a party by personal service made 14 days before the date set for such appearance. If she does not appear or if she appears and refuses to release such right, the court shall appoint 3 commissioners to assign the same, who shall proceed in the manner provided for commissioners appointed under chapter 719 to make partition. When their report is made and accepted by the court, it is a legal assignment of dower and the value thereof is the measure of damages in said action.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 309: DAMAGES › 14 §1454. Cost of replacement motor vehicles

§1454. Cost of replacement motor vehicles
In any action where recovery is sought for the destruction or damage of a motor vehicle, the owner of such motor vehicle shall be entitled to recover reasonable rental costs actually expended for a replacement motor vehicle during such time, not to exceed 45 days, as the damaged motor vehicle could not be operated or during such time, not to exceed 45 days, as is required to obtain a replacement motor vehicle for the destroyed motor vehicle.   [PL 1989, c. 623 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 263 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 623 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 311: TAXATION OF COSTS › 14 §1501. Prevailing party

§1501. Prevailing party
In all actions, the party prevailing recovers costs unless otherwise specially provided. If, after a verdict, the party in whose favor the jury found carries the case into the law court and the decision there is against him, he recovers no costs after the verdict but the party prevailing in the law court recovers costs accruing after verdict.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 311: TAXATION OF COSTS › 14 §1502-A. Trial costs (REPEALED)

§1502-A. Trial costs
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 304 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 384, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 311: TAXATION OF COSTS › 14 §1502-B. Recoverable costs

§1502-B. Recoverable costs
The following costs shall be allowed to prevailing parties in civil actions unless the court otherwise specifically directs:   [PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).]
1.  Filing fees.
Filing fees paid to the clerk;
[PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).]
2.  Fees for service of process.
Fees paid for service of process and other documents served by a sheriff, deputy, constable or others authorized by law;
[PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).]
3.  Attendance fees and travel costs paid to witnesses.
Attendance fees and travel costs of witnesses as allowed by Title 16, section 251 or other laws;
[PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).]
4.  Travel expenses.
Reasonable expenses of travel within the State to the place of trial for the prevailing party or his attorney of record, as provided by rule of the Supreme Judicial Court, or as directed by court, in the absence of that rule; and
[PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).]
5.  Other costs.
Such other costs as the Supreme Judicial Court may direct by rule.
[PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL › Part 3: TRIAL AND JUDGMENT › Chapter 311: TAXATION OF COSTS › 14 §1502-C. Discretionary costs

§1502-C. Discretionary costs
In addition to other costs allowed to the prevailing party, the court may include as costs, in such amounts as it considers just and reasonable, any of the following items:   [PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).]
1.  Reasonable expert witness fees and expenses.
Expert witness fees and expenses, as allowed by Title 16, section 251;
[PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).]
2.  Cost of medical reports.
The cost of reasonable medical reports, not including costs of the examination or treatment of a patient, which are prepared for the purpose of litigation and which are exchanged by the parties;
[PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).]
3.  Visual aids.
The reasonable costs of charts, diagrams, photographs and other visual aids necessary for clear understanding of the case by the court or jury not to exceed $500;
[PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).]
4.  Costs of depositions.
Costs in the taking of depositions as allowed by rule of the Supreme Judicial Court or by other law; and
[PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).]
5.  Other costs.
Such other costs as the Supreme Judicial Court may allow by rule.
[PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 384, §4 (NEW).