§291. Judge on view; sureties without formal complaint
Whoever in the presence of any of the judges aforesaid or of any court of record makes an affray; threatens to kill or beat another or to commit any violence against his person or property; or contends with hot and angry words to the disturbance of the peace, may be ordered, without process or other proof, to recognize to keep the peace and be of good behavior for a term not exceeding 3 months, and may be otherwise dealt with as is provided in sections 281 to 290.
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