§284. Sureties to keep peace; costs; binding over
When the accused is brought before the judge and his defense is heard, he may be ordered to recognize, with sufficient sureties, in the sum required by the judge, to keep the peace toward all persons and especially toward the person requiring the security, for a term of less than one year, and to pay the costs of prosecution; but he shall not be bound over to any court, unless he is charged with some other specific offense requiring it.
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL
Part 1: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE GENERALLY
Chapter 11: SECURITY TO KEEP THE PEACE
15 §281. Power of courts to keep the peace; security required
15 §282. Complaint that offense threatened
15 §283. Complaint not sustained; frivolous or malicious
15 §284. Sureties to keep peace; costs; binding over
15 §285. Discharge on compliance; commitment
15 §287. Failure to prosecute appeal
15 §288. Recognizance after commitment
15 §289. Recognizance returned to court; penalty remitted
15 §290. Sureties may surrender principals; new recognizances