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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 5: DEPOSITIONS › 16 §555. Manner of taking depositions and disclosures (REPEALED)

§555. Manner of taking depositions and disclosures
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 367, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 5: DEPOSITIONS › 16 §557. Testimony of party out of State

§557. Testimony of party out of State
When a party to a civil action resides without the State or is absent therefrom during the pendency of the action and the opposite party desires his testimony, a commission under the rules of court may issue to take his deposition. Such nonresident or absent party, upon such notice to him or his attorney of record in the action of the time and place appointed for taking his deposition, as the court orders, shall appear and give his deposition. If he refuses or unreasonably delays to do so, the action may be dismissed or defaulted by order of court unless his attorney admits the affidavit of the party desiring his testimony as to what the absent party would say, if present, to be used as testimony in the case.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 6: RECORDS OF ARRESTS › 16 §600. Expungement of records of arrest (REPEALED)

§600. Expungement of records of arrest
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 460 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 706 (RPR). PL 1975, c. 430, §§23,24 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 623, §§18-A,18-B (AMD). PL 1975, c. 763, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 7: CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION › 16 §601. Definitions (REPEALED)

§601. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 763, §3 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 433, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 7: CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION › 16 §602. Applicability (REPEALED)

§602. Applicability
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 763, §3 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 281 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 384, §1 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 433, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 7: CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION › 16 §603. Nondisclosure of certain records (REPEALED)

§603. Nondisclosure of certain records
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 763, §3 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 433, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 7: CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION › 16 §604. Limitations on dissemination (REPEALED)

§604. Limitations on dissemination
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 763, §3 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 311, §2 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 383 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 433, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 7: CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION › 16 §605. Unlawful dissemination (REPEALED)

§605. Unlawful dissemination
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 763, §3 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 433, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 7: CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION › 16 §606. Right to access and review (REPEALED)

§606. Right to access and review
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 763, §3 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 384, §§2-4 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 433, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 7: CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION › 16 §607. Application (REPEALED)

§607. Application
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 763, §3 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 433, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 8: CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION ACT › 16 §611. Definitions (REPEALED)

§611. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 433, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 787, §1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 719, §§5,6 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 719, §12 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 216, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 8: CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION ACT › 16 §612. Application (REPEALED)

§612. Application
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 433, §2 (NEW). RR 2011, c. 2, §14 (COR). PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 8: CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION ACT › 16 §612-A. Record of persons detained (REPEALED)

§612-A. Record of persons detained
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 377 (NEW). RR 1995, c. 2, §33 (COR). PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 8: CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION ACT › 16 §613. Limitations on dissemination of nonconviction data (REPEALED)

§613. Limitations on dissemination of nonconviction data
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 433, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 8: CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION ACT › 16 §614. Limitation on dissemination of intelligence and investigative information (REPEALED)

§614. Limitation on dissemination of intelligence and investigative information
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 433, §2 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 64 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 787, §2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 552 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 729, §3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 837, §B5 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 376, §1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 719, §7 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 719, §12 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 135, §1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 456, §10 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 155, §A5 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 305, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 532, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 402, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 181, §§1-4 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 52, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 210, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 356, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §§5, 8 (REV). PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. A, §10 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. B, §§7-9 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 588, Pt. A, §20 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 8: CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION ACT › 16 §615. Dissemination of conviction data (REPEALED)

§615. Dissemination of conviction data
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 433, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 8: CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION ACT › 16 §616. Inquiries required (REPEALED)

§616. Inquiries required
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 433, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 8: CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION ACT › 16 §617. Dissemination to noncriminal justice agencies (REPEALED)

§617. Dissemination to noncriminal justice agencies
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 433, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 8: CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION ACT › 16 §618. Confirming existence or nonexistence of criminal history record information (REPEALED)

§618. Confirming existence or nonexistence of criminal history record information
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 433, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 8: CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION ACT › 16 §619. Unlawful dissemination (REPEALED)

§619. Unlawful dissemination
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 433, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 8: CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION ACT › 16 §620. Right to access and review (REPEALED)

§620. Right to access and review
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 433, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 8: CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION ACT › 16 §621. Information and records of the Attorney General (REPEALED)

§621. Information and records of the Attorney General
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 433, §2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 376, §2 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 719, §8 (RP). PL 1993, c. 719, §12 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 8: CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION ACT › 16 §622. Application (REPEALED)

§622. Application
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 433, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 8: CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION ACT › 16 §623. Attorney General fees (REPEALED)

§623. Attorney General fees
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 719, §9 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 9: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM › 16 §631. Maine Criminal Justice Information System

§631. Maine Criminal Justice Information System
There is created, within the Department of Public Safety, an information clearinghouse to be known as the Maine Criminal Justice Information System. The Maine Criminal Justice Information System shall provide criminal justice agencies and authorized private users ready access to shared uniform information on criminal offenders and crime data, including:   [PL 1993, c. 346, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Offender tracking information.
Offender-based tracking information, including any active status of offenders in the criminal justice system;
[PL 1993, c. 346, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Criminal history information.
Criminal history record information that includes information on the potential risk of individuals;
[PL 1993, c. 346, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Crime data.
Specific crime data for investigations and statistical analysis;
[PL 1993, c. 346, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Warrant information.
Warrant and wanted persons information;
[PL 1993, c. 346, §1 (NEW).]
4-A.  Conditions of release information.
Status and conditions of release of those persons on probation or parole or admitted to bail;
[PL 1999, c. 451, §1 (NEW).]
4-B.  Protective order information.
Information pertaining to conditions of protection, protected persons and the subjects of protection from abuse orders;
[PL 1999, c. 451, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Stolen property information.
Stolen property listings; and
[PL 1993, c. 346, §1 (NEW).]
6.  Other information.
Other information available through communications or networking with other states or federal criminal justice agencies, or both.
[PL 1993, c. 346, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 346, §1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 451, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 9: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM › 16 §632. Definitions

§632. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1993, c. 346, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Administration of criminal justice.
"Administration of criminal justice" has the same meaning as defined in section 703, subsection 1.
[PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. B, §10 (AMD).]
2.  Conviction data.
[PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. B, §10 (RP).]
2-A.  Confidential criminal history record information.
"Confidential criminal history record information" has the same meaning as defined in section 703, subsection 2.
[PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. B, §10 (NEW).]
3.  Criminal history record information.
"Criminal history record information" has the same meaning as defined in section 703, subsection 3.
[PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. B, §10 (AMD).]
4.  Criminal justice agency.
"Criminal justice agency" has the same meaning as defined in section 703, subsection 4.
[PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. B, §10 (AMD).]
5.  Criminal record information system.
"Criminal record information system" means a system including equipment, facilities, procedures and agreements for the collection, processing, preservation and dissemination of criminal record information including criminal history record information.
[PL 1993, c. 346, §1 (NEW).]
6.  Disposition.
"Disposition" has the same meaning as defined in section 703, subsection 5.
[PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. B, §10 (AMD).]
7.  Executive order.
"Executive order" has the same meaning as defined in section 703, subsection 7.
[PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. B, §10 (AMD).]
8.  Nonconviction data.
[PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. B, §10 (RP).]
9.  Offender.
"Offender" means an individual, juvenile or adult, accused or convicted of a criminal offense under the laws of this State or federal law.
[PL 1993, c. 346, §1 (NEW).]
10.  Offender-based tracking information.
"Offender-based tracking information" means information collected during the administration of criminal justice by criminal justice agencies related to an identifiable person who has been determined to be an offender.
[PL 1993, c. 346, §1 (NEW).]
11.  Person.
[PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. B, §10 (RP).]
11-A.  Public criminal history record information.
"Public criminal history record information" has the same meaning as defined in section 703, subsection 8.
[PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. B, §10 (NEW).]
12.  State.
"State" has the same meaning as defined in section 703, subsection 9.
[PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. B, §10 (AMD).]
13.  Statute.
"Statute" has the same meaning as defined in section 703, subsection 10.
[PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. B, §10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 346, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. B, §10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 9: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM › 16 §633. Policy board established; membership

§633. Policy board established; membership
There is established the Maine Criminal Justice Information System Policy Board, referred to in this subchapter as the "board." The board consists of 13 members that include the Attorney General, the Commissioner of Public Safety, the Commissioner of Corrections, the State Court Administrator, the Chief of the State Police, the Associate Commissioner for Adult Services within the Department of Corrections, the Chief Information Officer, a representative of the Maine Prosecutors Association appointed by the Attorney General, a representative of the Maine Chiefs of Police Association appointed by the Commissioner of Public Safety, a representative of the Maine Sheriff's Association appointed by the Commissioner of Public Safety, a representative of a federal criminal justice agency appointed by the Governor, a representative of a nongovernmental agency that provides services to victims of domestic violence appointed by the Governor and a public member who represents private users of criminal offender record information appointed by the Governor.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §19 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 346, §1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 451, §2 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 388, §15 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 12, §SS19 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 9: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM › 16 §634. Term of membership

§634. Term of membership
The Attorney General, the Commissioner of Public Safety, the Commissioner of Corrections, the State Court Administrator, the Chief of the State Police and the Chief Information Officer are members of the board during their terms of office and may appoint designees to serve in their place. The other members of the board serve terms of 3 years. Members of the board serve without compensation, except for reimbursement for actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. Any vacancy on the board must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment, but only for the unexpired term.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. SS, §20 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 346, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 12, §SS20 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 9: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM › 16 §635. Duties

§635. Duties
The board has the following duties.   [PL 1993, c. 346, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Establish policies.
The board shall establish policies and practices necessary to provide ready access to shared, uniform information on criminal offenders and crime data described in section 631.
[PL 1999, c. 451, §3 (AMD).]
2.  Establish information standards.
The board shall establish, maintain and promote minimum standards for accessing the Maine Criminal Justice Information System to ensure complete, accurate and up-to-date information is received by criminal justice agencies and authorized private users. These standards include:
A. Completeness and accuracy of information;   [PL 1993, c. 346, §1 (NEW).]
B. Limitations on access and dissemination of information;   [PL 1993, c. 346, §1 (NEW).]
C. System audits;   [PL 1993, c. 346, §1 (NEW).]
D. System security;   [PL 1993, c. 346, §1 (NEW).]
E. Individuals' rights to the review of records;   [PL 1993, c. 346, §1 (NEW).]
F. Hardware and software requirements;   [PL 1993, c. 346, §1 (NEW).]
G. Networking and communications; and   [PL 1993, c. 346, §1 (NEW).]
H. Personnel qualifications and training.   [PL 1993, c. 346, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1993, c. 346, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Recommendation of fees.
[PL 1999, c. 451, §3 (RP).]
4.  Report.
The board shall submit the following reports to the Legislature.
A. The board shall report to the joint standing committees of the Legislature having jurisdiction over criminal justice matters and judiciary matters no later than January 1st of each year concerning the status of the development, implementation and operation of the Maine Criminal Justice Information System. The report must contain information about the ability of the Judicial Department, the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Corrections to maintain, furnish and disseminate information described in section 631 in an automated manner. The report must also contain a project plan that delineates the date upon which each category of information described in section 631 will be available to criminal justice agencies and authorized private users in an automated fashion and, for those categories for which the information is already available in an automated fashion but for which enhancements are planned, the date upon which enhanced service will be available.   [PL 1999, c. 451, §3 (NEW).]
B. The board shall report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters no later than January 1st of each year concerning the methods devised to keep accurate, updated records of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence to ensure enforcement of 18 United States Code, Section 922 (1996).   [PL 1999, c. 451, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 1999, c. 451, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 346, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 194, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 451, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 9: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM › 16 §636. Administration

§636. Administration
The Department of Public Safety shall provide general administrative oversight for the board's policies and responsibilities. The Department of Public Safety and other criminal justice agencies when appropriate may employ personnel necessary to carry out the purposes of the Maine Criminal Justice Information System, lease, rent or acquire adequate equipment and facilities, accept federal funds or grants that are available to carry out or implement its purpose and provide technical assistance and training to criminal justice agencies necessary to meet minimum standards for access.   [PL 1999, c. 451, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 346, §1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 451, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 9: MAINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM › 16 §637. Meetings

§637. Meetings
The board may meet at such time or times as necessary to carry out its duties, but at least one time in each calendar quarter at a place and time as the board determines and at the call of the chair. The board shall elect annually a chair, vice-chair, secretary and a treasurer from among its members.   [PL 1993, c. 346, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 346, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 9-A: TRACKING DEVICE INFORMATION › 16 §638. Definitions

§638. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2019, c. 489, §3 (NEW).]
1.  Adverse result.
"Adverse result" means:
A. Immediate danger of death or serious physical injury to any person;   [PL 2019, c. 489, §3 (NEW).]
B. Flight from prosecution;   [PL 2019, c. 489, §3 (NEW).]
C. Destruction of or tampering with evidence;   [PL 2019, c. 489, §3 (NEW).]
D. Intimidation of a potential witness;   [PL 2019, c. 489, §3 (NEW).]
E. Seriously jeopardizing an investigation; or   [PL 2019, c. 489, §3 (NEW).]
F. Undue delay of a trial.   [PL 2019, c. 489, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2019, c. 489, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Law enforcement officer.
"Law enforcement officer" means any person who by virtue of public employment is vested by law with a duty to maintain public order, to prosecute offenders, to make arrests for crimes, whether that duty extends to all crimes or is limited to specific crimes, or to perform probation functions or who is an adult probation supervisor.
[PL 2019, c. 489, §3 (NEW).]
3.  Tracking device.
"Tracking device" means an electronic or mechanical device the primary purpose of which is to track the movement of a person or object. "Tracking device" does not include devices covered in subchapters 10 and 11.
[PL 2019, c. 489, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 489, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 9-A: TRACKING DEVICE INFORMATION › 16 §639. Authority to install and monitor a tracking device

§639. Authority to install and monitor a tracking device
1.  Application.
This subchapter only applies to tracking devices that are placed by law enforcement officers.
[PL 2019, c. 489, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Installation and monitoring.
A law enforcement officer may install and monitor a tracking device only in accordance with a valid search warrant issued by a duly authorized justice, judge or justice of the peace using procedures established pursuant to Title 15, section 55 or 56 or as otherwise provided in this subchapter.
[PL 2019, c. 489, §3 (NEW).]
3.  Authorization of use.
A court empowered to issue a search warrant or other order for the installation of a tracking device may authorize the use of that device within the jurisdiction of the court and outside that jurisdiction if the device is installed within the jurisdiction of the court.
[PL 2019, c. 489, §3 (NEW).]
4.  Time period.
A justice, judge or justice of the peace may issue a search warrant authorizing the installation and monitoring of a tracking device pursuant to this section. The warrant must require the installation of the tracking device within 14 days of the issuance of the warrant and allow the tracking device to be monitored for a period of 30 days following installation. A justice, judge or justice of the peace may grant an extension of the monitoring period for an additional 30 days upon a finding of continuing probable cause.
[PL 2019, c. 489, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 489, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 9-A: TRACKING DEVICE INFORMATION › 16 §640. Notice

§640. Notice
1.  Service of notice.
Unless the court determines under subsection 3 that no notice is required, within 14 calendar days after the use of the tracking device has ended, the law enforcement officer who executed the warrant shall serve a copy of the warrant on the person who was tracked or whose property was tracked. The time period provided in this subsection may be extended for good cause shown.
[PL 2019, c. 489, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Means of providing notice.
The notice required under subsection 1 must be made by:
A. Delivering a copy to the person who was tracked or whose property was tracked;   [PL 2019, c. 489, §3 (NEW).]
B. Leaving a copy at the person's residence or usual place of abode with an individual of suitable age and discretion who resides at that location; or   [PL 2019, c. 489, §3 (NEW).]
C. Mailing a copy to the person's last known address.   [PL 2019, c. 489, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2019, c. 489, §3 (NEW).]
3.  Notification not required.
A law enforcement officer acting pursuant to section 639 may include in the application for a warrant a request for an order to waive the notification required under this section. The court may issue an order waiving notification if the court determines that there is reason to believe that notification will have an adverse result.
[PL 2019, c. 489, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 489, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 10: PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE CONTENT INFORMATION › 16 §641. Definitions

§641. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Adverse result.
"Adverse result" means:
A. Immediate danger of death or serious physical injury to any person;   [PL 2019, c. 489, §4 (AMD).]
B. Flight from prosecution;   [PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW).]
C. Destruction of or tampering with evidence;   [PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW).]
D. Intimidation of a potential witness;   [PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW).]
E. Seriously jeopardizing an investigation; or   [PL 2019, c. 489, §4 (AMD).]
F. Undue delay of a trial.   [PL 2019, c. 489, §4 (AMD).]
G. [PL 2019, c. 489, §4 (RP).]
[PL 2019, c. 489, §4 (AMD).]
2.  Content information.
"Content information," when used with respect to any wire, oral or electronic communication, includes any information concerning the substance, purport or meaning of that communication.
[PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Electronic communication service.
"Electronic communication service" means a service that provides to users the ability to send or receive spoken or electronic communications.
[PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Government entity.
"Government entity" means a state or local government agency, including but not limited to a law enforcement entity or any other investigative entity, agency, department, division, bureau, board or commission or an individual acting or purporting to act for or on behalf of a state or local government agency.
[PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Owner.
"Owner" means the person or entity having the legal title, claim or right to a portable electronic device.
[PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW).]
6.  Portable electronic device.
"Portable electronic device" means a device that is portable and electric that enables access to, or use of, an electronic communication service or remote computing service.
[PL 2019, c. 489, §5 (AMD).]
7.  Remote computing service.
"Remote computing service" means computer storage or processing services provided by means of an electronic communication service.
[PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW).]
7-A.  Serious physical injury.
"Serious physical injury" means:
A. Bodily injury that creates a substantial risk of death, serious, permanent disfigurement or loss or substantial impairment of the function of a bodily member or organ or extended convalescence for recovery of physical health; or   [PL 2019, c. 489, §6 (NEW).]
B. Any harm potentially caused by a violation of Title 17‑A, chapter 11 or Title 17‑A, section 282, 301, 302 or 303.   [PL 2019, c. 489, §6 (NEW).]
[PL 2019, c. 489, §6 (NEW).]
8.  User.
"User" means a person or entity that uses a portable electronic device.
[PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW).]
Revisor's Note: §641. Definitions (As enacted by PL 2013, c. 409, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 16, SECTION 647)
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2013, c. 1, §28 (RAL). PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 409, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 489, §§4-6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 10: PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE CONTENT INFORMATION › 16 §642. Authority to obtain and disclose content information held by a provider of electronic communication service

§642. Authority to obtain and disclose content information held by a provider of electronic communication service
1.  Authority to obtain.
A government entity may obtain portable electronic device content information directly from a provider of electronic communication service or a provider of remote computing service only in accordance with a valid search warrant issued by a duly authorized justice, judge or justice of the peace using procedures established pursuant to Title 15, section 55 or 56 or as otherwise provided in this subchapter.
[PL 2017, c. 144, §4 (AMD).]
2.  Authority to disclose.
A provider of electronic communication service may disclose portable electronic device content information to a government entity only pursuant to a warrant issued by a duly authorized justice, judge or justice of the peace or as otherwise provided in this subchapter.
[PL 2013, c. 519, §5 (AMD).]
Revisor's Note: §642. Warrant needed for acquisition of location information (As enacted by PL 2013, c. 409, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 16, SECTION 648)
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2013, c. 1, §29 (RAL). PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 409, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 519, §5 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 144, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 10: PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE CONTENT INFORMATION › 16 §643. Notice

§643. Notice
Notice must be given to the owner or user of a portable electronic device whose content information was obtained by a government entity. The notice requirements of this section do not apply if the government entity is unable to identify the owner or user of a portable electronic device.   [PL 2019, c. 489, §7 (AMD).]
1.  Timing and content of notice.
Unless the court determines under subsection 2 that no notice is required, the government entity shall provide notice to the owner or user that content information was obtained by the government entity from a provider of electronic communication service or remote computing service within 3 days of obtaining the content information. The notice must be made by service or delivered by registered or first-class mail, e-mail or any other means reasonably calculated to be effective as specified by the court issuing the warrant. The notice must contain the following information:
A. The nature of the law enforcement inquiry, with reasonable specificity;   [PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW).]
B. The content information of the owner or user that was supplied to or requested by the government entity and the date on which it was provided or requested; and   [PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW).]
C. The identity of the provider of electronic communication service or remote computing service from whom the information was obtained.   [PL 2019, c. 489, §8 (AMD).]
[PL 2019, c. 489, §8 (AMD).]
2.  Notification not required.
A government entity acting under section 642 may include in the application for a warrant a request for an order to waive the notification required under this section. The court may issue the order if the court determines that there is reason to believe that notification will have an adverse result.
[PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Preclusion of notice to owner or user subject to warrant for content information.
A government entity acting under section 642 may include in its application for a warrant a request for an order directing a provider of electronic communication service to which a warrant is directed not to notify any other person of the existence of the warrant. The court may issue the order if the court determines that there is reason to believe that notification of the existence of the warrant will have an adverse result.
[PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW).]
Revisor's Note: §643. Notice (As enacted by PL 2013, c. 409, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 16, SECTION 649)
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2013, c. 1, §30 (RAL). PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 409, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 489, §§7, 8 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 10: PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE CONTENT INFORMATION › 16 §644. Exceptions

§644. Exceptions
1.  Consent of owner or user.
When disclosure of portable electronic device content information is not prohibited by federal law, a government entity may obtain the information without a warrant with the informed, affirmative consent of the owner or user of the portable electronic device concerned, except when the device is known or believed by the owner or user to be in the possession of a 3rd party authorized to possess the device by the owner or user.
[PL 2019, c. 489, §9 (AMD).]
2.  Consent of owner or user not required if content information public.
Notwithstanding subsection 1, a government entity may obtain content information without a warrant if the content information is otherwise disclosed by anyone in a publicly accessible domain, including, but not limited to, on the Internet.
[PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Emergency.
When a government entity cannot, with due diligence, obtain a warrant in time to address an emergency that involves or is believed to involve imminent danger of death or serious physical injury to any person, a government entity may obtain the content information from a portable electronic device without a warrant, and a provider of electronic communication service or remote computing service may disclose such information to the requesting government entity without a warrant.
[PL 2019, c. 489, §9 (AMD).]
Revisor's Note: §644. Exceptions to warrant requirement (As enacted by PL 2013, c. 409, § 1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 16, SECTION 650)
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2013, c. 1, §31 (RAL). PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 409, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 489, §9 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 10: PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE CONTENT INFORMATION › 16 §645. Use of content information obtained in violation of this subchapter not admissible

§645. Use of content information obtained in violation of this subchapter not admissible
Except as proof of a violation of this subchapter, evidence obtained in violation of this subchapter is not admissible in a criminal, civil, administrative or other proceeding.   [PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW).]
Revisor's Note: §645. Conditions of use of location information (As enacted by PL 2013, c. 409, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 16, SECTION 650-A)
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2013, c. 1, §32 (RAL). PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 409, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 10: PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE CONTENT INFORMATION › 16 §646. Violations; injunctive relief

§646. Violations; injunctive relief
A person damaged as a result of a violation of this subchapter has a cause of action in court against a government entity that fails to comply with the provisions of this subchapter, and the court may award injunctive relief.   [PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW).]
Revisor's Note: §646. Action against a corporation (As enacted by PL 2013, c. 409, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 16, SECTION 650-B)
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2013, c. 1, §33 (RAL). PL 2013, c. 402, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 409, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 11: ELECTRONIC DEVICE LOCATION INFORMATION › 16 §648. Search warrant needed for acquisition of location information

§648. Search warrant needed for acquisition of location information
Except as provided in this subchapter, a government entity may not obtain location information without a valid warrant issued by a duly authorized justice, judge or justice of the peace using procedures established pursuant to Title 15, section 55 or 56.   [PL 2017, c. 144, §5 (AMD).]
A justice, judge or justice of the peace may issue a search warrant for the location information of an electronic device pursuant to this section for a period of time necessary to achieve the objective of the authorization, but in any case the warrant is not valid for more than 14 days after the issuance. A justice, judge or justice of the peace may grant an extension of a warrant upon a finding of continuing probable cause and a finding that the extension is necessary to achieve the objective of the authorization. An extension may not exceed 30 days.   [PL 2017, c. 144, §5 (AMD).]
This subchapter does not apply to tracking devices, as defined in section 638, placed by law enforcement officers.   [PL 2019, c. 489, §13 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2013, c. 1, §29 (RAL). PL 2013, c. 519, §6 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 144, §5 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 489, §13 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 11: ELECTRONIC DEVICE LOCATION INFORMATION › 16 §649. Notice (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 16, SECTION 643)

§649. Notice
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 16, SECTION 643)
Notice must be given to the owner or user of an electronic device whose location information was obtained by a government entity. The government entity's notification obligation applies only if the government entity is able to identify the owner or user.   [RR 2013, c. 1, §30 (RAL).]
1.  Timing and content of notice.
Unless the court determines under subsection 2 that no notice is required, the government entity shall provide notice to the owner or user that location information was obtained by the government entity from that owner's or user's electronic device within 3 days of obtaining the location information. The notice must be made by service or delivered by registered or first-class mail, e-mail or any other means reasonably calculated to be effective as specified by the court issuing the warrant. The notice must contain the following information:
A. The nature of the law enforcement inquiry, with reasonable specificity;   [RR 2013, c. 1, §30 (RAL).]
B. The location information of the owner or user that was supplied to or requested by the government entity and the date on which it was provided or requested; and   [RR 2013, c. 1, §30 (RAL).]
C. If location information was obtained from a provider of electronic communication service, location information service or remote computing service or other 3rd party, the identity of the provider of electronic communication service, location information service or remote computing service or the 3rd party from whom the information was obtained.   [PL 2019, c. 489, §14 (AMD).]
[PL 2019, c. 489, §14 (AMD).]
2.  Notification not required.
A government entity acting under section 648 may include in the application for a warrant a request for an order to waive the notification required under this section. The court may issue the order if the court determines that there is reason to believe that notification will have an adverse result.
[PL 2013, c. 588, Pt. A, §21 (AMD).]
3.  Preclusion of notice to owner or user subject to warrant for location information.
A government entity acting under section 648 may include in its application for a warrant a request for an order directing a provider of electronic communication service, remote computing service or location information service to which a warrant is directed not to notify any other person of the existence of the warrant. The court may issue the order if the court determines that there is reason to believe that notification of the existence of the warrant will have an adverse result.
[PL 2019, c. 489, §15 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2013, c. 1, §30 (RAL). PL 2013, c. 588, Pt. A, §21 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 489, §§14, 15 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 11: ELECTRONIC DEVICE LOCATION INFORMATION › 16 §650. Exceptions to warrant requirement (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 16, SECTION 644)

§650. Exceptions to warrant requirement
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 16, SECTION 644)
When disclosure of location information is not prohibited by federal law, a government entity may obtain the location information without a warrant:   [RR 2013, c. 1, §31 (RAL).]
1.  Emergency services.
To respond to the user's call for emergency services;
[RR 2013, c. 1, §31 (RAL).]
2.  Consent of owner or user.
With the informed, affirmative consent of the owner or user of the electronic device concerned, except when the device is known or believed by the owner or user to be in the possession of a 3rd party authorized to possess the device by the owner or user;
[PL 2019, c. 489, §16 (AMD).]
3.  Consent of family member.
With the informed, affirmative consent of the legal guardian or next of kin of the owner or user, if the owner or user is believed to be deceased or reported missing and unable to be contacted; or
[RR 2013, c. 1, §31 (RAL).]
4.  Danger of death or serious injury.
If the government entity reasonably believes that an emergency involving imminent danger of death or serious physical injury to a person requires the disclosure, without delay, of location information concerning a specific person and that a warrant cannot be obtained in time to prevent the identified danger, and the possessor of the location information, in good faith, believes that an emergency involving danger of death or serious physical injury to a person requires the disclosure without delay.
Within a reasonable period of time after seeking disclosure pursuant to this subsection, the government entity seeking the location information shall file with the appropriate court a written statement setting forth the facts giving rise to the emergency and the facts as to why the person whose location information was sought is believed to be important in addressing the emergency.
[PL 2019, c. 489, §16 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2013, c. 1, §31 (RAL). PL 2019, c. 489, §16 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 11: ELECTRONIC DEVICE LOCATION INFORMATION › 16 §650-A. Conditions of use of location information (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 16, SECTION 645)

§650-A. Conditions of use of location information
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 16, SECTION 645)
1.  Conditions of use of location information in proceeding.
Location information obtained pursuant to this subchapter or evidence derived from that information may be received in evidence or otherwise disclosed in a trial, hearing or other proceeding only if each party, not less than 10 days before the trial, hearing or proceeding, has been furnished with a copy of the statement of emergency filed under section 650, subsection 4 or the warrant and accompanying application under which the information was obtained.
[PL 2019, c. 489, §17 (AMD).]
2.  Ten-day requirement; exception.
The 10-day requirement under subsection 1 may be waived if a judge makes a finding that it was not possible to provide a party with the warrant and accompanying application 10 days prior to a trial, hearing or proceeding and that the party will not be prejudiced by the delay in receiving the information.
[RR 2013, c. 1, §32 (RAL).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2013, c. 1, §32 (RAL). PL 2019, c. 489, §17 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 3: RECORDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS › Subchapter 11: ELECTRONIC DEVICE LOCATION INFORMATION › 16 §650-B. Action against a corporation (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 16, SECTION 646)

§650-B. Action against a corporation
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 16, SECTION 646)
This subchapter may not be construed to create a cause of action against a corporation or its officers, employees or agents for providing location information.   [RR 2013, c. 1, §33 (RAL).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 2013, c. 1, §33 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 5: SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS › 16 §651. Rules of evidence

§651. Rules of evidence
The rules of evidence in special proceedings of a civil nature, such as before referees, auditors and county commissioners, are the same as provided for civil actions. The rules of evidence in courts of probate are as provided in Title 18-C, section 1-106.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §32 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 540, §§24-B (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §32 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 7: CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION ACT › 16 §701. Short title

§701. Short title
This chapter may be known and cited as "the Criminal History Record Information Act."   [PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 7: CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION ACT › 16 §702. Scope; application

§702. Scope; application
This chapter governs the dissemination of criminal history record information by a Maine criminal justice agency. This chapter establishes 2 distinct categories of criminal history record information and provides for the dissemination of each:   [PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
1.  Public criminal history record information.
Public criminal history record information, the dissemination of which is governed by section 704; and
[PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Confidential criminal history record information.
Confidential criminal history record information, the dissemination of which is governed by section 705.
[PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 16: COURT PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE › Chapter 7: CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION ACT › 16 §704. Dissemination of public criminal history record information

§704. Dissemination of public criminal history record information
1.  Generally.
Public criminal history record information is public for purposes of Title 1, chapter 13. Public criminal history record information may be disseminated by a Maine criminal justice agency to any person or public or private entity for any purpose. Public criminal history record information is public whether it relates to a crime for which a person is currently within the jurisdiction of the criminal justice system or it relates to a crime for which a person is no longer within that jurisdiction. There is no time limitation on dissemination of public criminal history record information.
[PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Required inquiry to State Bureau of Identification.
A Maine criminal justice agency, other than a court, shall query the Department of Public Safety, State Bureau of Identification before disseminating any public criminal history record information for a noncriminal justice purpose to ensure that the most up-to-date disposition information is being used. "Noncriminal justice purpose" means a purpose other than for the administration of criminal justice or criminal justice agency employment.
[PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).