§1706. Sureties to keep peace for misdemeanor
In addition to the punishment prescribed by law, the court may require any person convicted of an offense not punishable by imprisonment in the State Prison to recognize to the State, with sufficient sureties, in a reasonable sum, to keep the peace and be of good behavior for a term not exceeding 2 years, and to stand committed until he so recognizes.
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL
Part 4: JUDGMENT AND PROCEEDINGS
Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
15 §1701. Effect of bail following conviction and commitment (REPEALED)
15 §1701-A. Credit for confinement prior to sentencing (REPEALED)
15 §1701-B. Post-conviction bail (REPEALED)
15 §1702. No punishment until conviction; costs
15 §1702-A. Fingerprints required on certain sentences (REPEALED)
15 §1703. State Prison sentence; imprisonment for misdemeanor (REPEALED)
15 §1704. Commitment in county where convicted
15 §1705. Expenses of prisoners from other counties
15 §1706. Sureties to keep peace for misdemeanor
15 §1707. Record to designated facility
15 §1708. Error in sentence (REPEALED)
15 §1709. Motion for new trial; newly discovered evidence (REPEALED)
15 §1710. Transfer of persons under sentence to county jails for rehabilitative reasons (REPEALED)