Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 747: WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
14 §8242. Limitation on damages

§8242. Limitation on damages
1.  Damages; limitation.  In any action for damages permitted by this chapter, the claim for and award of damages, including costs, against the State may not exceed $300,000 for all claims arising as a result of a single conviction.  
[PL 1993, c. 480, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Costs.  Court costs, interest and all other costs that a court may assess are included within the damages limitation specified by this section.  
[PL 1993, c. 480, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Exclusion from judgment or award.  A judgment or award against the State pursuant to this chapter may not include punitive or exemplary damages.  
[PL 1993, c. 480, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Payable from General Fund.  Any judgment or award of damages permitted by this chapter must be paid from the General Fund.  
[PL 1993, c. 480, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 480, §1 (NEW).