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Chapter 61: GENERAL SENTENCING PROVISIONS
17-A §1501. Purposes - §1501. Purposes (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES) The general...
17-A §1502. Authorized sentences - §1502. Authorized sentences 1. Sentences imposed on individuals and organizations....
17-A §1503. Sanctions for organizations - §1503. Sanctions for organizations 1. Notice to those interested in...
17-A §1504. Forfeiture of firearms - §1504. Forfeiture of firearms 1. Mandatory forfeiture. As part of...
Chapter 63: SENTENCES OF IMPRISONMENT
17-A §1601. Definite term of imprisonment required - §1601. Definite term of imprisonment required In imposing a sentencing...
17-A §1602. Sentencing procedure - §1602. Sentencing procedure 1. Class A, Class B or Class...
17-A §1603. Imprisonment for crime of murder - §1603. Imprisonment for crime of murder (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING...
17-A §1604. Imprisonment for crimes other than murder - §1604. Imprisonment for crimes other than murder 1. Maximum terms...
17-A §1605. Suspension of all or part of the term of imprisonment imposed - §1605. Suspension of all or part of the term of...
17-A §1606. General inapplicability of deductions under chapter 81 in setting the term of imprisonment - §1606. General inapplicability of deductions under chapter 81 in setting...
17-A §1607. Prohibition against imprisonment based on incapacity to pay fine - §1607. Prohibition against imprisonment based on incapacity to pay fine...
17-A §1608. Multiple sentences of imprisonment - §1608. Multiple sentences of imprisonment 1. Court to state whether...
17-A §1609. Nonconcurrent sentence for crime attempted or committed while in execution of term of imprisonment (REPEALED) - §1609. Nonconcurrent sentence for crime attempted or committed while in...
17-A §1609-A. Discretionary sentence - §1609-A. Discretionary sentence Notwithstanding section 1608, when an individual subject...
17-A §1610. Place of imprisonment - §1610. Place of imprisonment 1. Class D or Class E...
17-A §1611. Commitments to Department of Corrections of bound-over juveniles who have not attained 18 years of age at the time of sentencing - §1611. Commitments to Department of Corrections of bound-over juveniles who...
17-A §1612. Tolling of sentence of noncompliant witness - §1612. Tolling of sentence of noncompliant witness In the event...
Chapter 65: FINES, FEES, ASSESSMENTS AND SURCHARGES
Subchapter 1: FINES
17-A §1701. Definite fine amount required - §1701. Definite fine amount required In imposing a sentencing alternative...
17-A §1702. Criteria for imposing sentencing alternative that includes fine - §1702. Criteria for imposing sentencing alternative that includes fine 1....
17-A §1703. Use of fine relative to individuals - §1703. Use of fine relative to individuals Except when specifically...
17-A §1704. Maximum fine amounts authorized for convicted individuals - §1704. Maximum fine amounts authorized for convicted individuals An individual...
17-A §1705. Maximum fine amounts authorized for convicted organizations - §1705. Maximum fine amounts authorized for convicted organizations An organization...
17-A §1706. Exceptions to maximum fine amounts - §1706. Exceptions to maximum fine amounts Notwithstanding the maximum fine...
17-A §1707. Multiple fines imposed on convicted person - §1707. Multiple fines imposed on convicted person When multiple fines...
17-A §1708. Time and method of payment of fines imposed on convicted person - §1708. Time and method of payment of fines imposed on...
17-A §1709. Post-conviction relief invalidating conviction; potential return of fine payments - §1709. Post-conviction relief invalidating conviction; potential return of fine payments...
17-A §1710. Modification of payment of fine - §1710. Modification of payment of fine If a convicted person...
17-A §1711. Default - §1711. Default 1. Return to court upon default. A convicted...
17-A §1712. Deposit of certain fines in Maine Military Family Relief Fund - §1712. Deposit of certain fines in Maine Military Family Relief...
Subchapter 2: FEES, ASSESSMENTS AND SURCHARGES
17-A §1751. County jail reimbursement fee (REPEALED) - §1751. County jail reimbursement fee (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 2019,...
17-A §1752. Supervision fee as condition of probation - §1752. Supervision fee as condition of probation If a court...
17-A §1753. Electronic monitoring fee and substance testing fee as conditions of probation - §1753. Electronic monitoring fee and substance testing fee as conditions...
17-A §1754. Fee for applying to Department of Corrections to temporarily or periodically leave jurisdiction - §1754. Fee for applying to Department of Corrections to temporarily...
17-A §1755. Administrative supervision fee as nonmandatory requirement of administrative release - §1755. Administrative supervision fee as nonmandatory requirement of administrative release...
17-A §1756. Administrative supervision fee as nonmandatory requirement of deferred disposition - §1756. Administrative supervision fee as nonmandatory requirement of deferred disposition...
17-A §1757. Surcharges and assessments outside the code - §1757. Surcharges and assessments outside the code (CONTAINS TEXT WITH...
17-A §1758. Authority to impose fees, surcharges and assessments by Supreme Judicial Court - §1758. Authority to impose fees, surcharges and assessments by Supreme...
Chapter 67: CONDITIONAL RELEASE
Subchapter 1: PROBATION
17-A §1801. Definitions - §1801. Definitions (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES) As used...
17-A §1802. Eligibility for sentencing alternative that includes period of probation - §1802. Eligibility for sentencing alternative that includes period of probation...
17-A §1803. Definite period of probation required - §1803. Definite period of probation required In imposing a sentencing...
17-A §1804. Period of probation; modification; termination and discharge - §1804. Period of probation; modification; termination and discharge (CONTAINS TEXT...
17-A §1805. Partially suspended term of imprisonment with probation or split sentence - §1805. Partially suspended term of imprisonment with probation or split...
17-A §1806. Wholly suspended term of imprisonment with probation - §1806. Wholly suspended term of imprisonment with probation Unless prohibited...
17-A §1807. Conditions of probation - §1807. Conditions of probation (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)...
17-A §1808. Community reparations boards - §1808. Community reparations boards 1. Persons required to appear before...
17-A §1809. Commencement of probation revocation proceedings by arrest - §1809. Commencement of probation revocation proceedings by arrest 1. Authority...
17-A §1810. Commencement of probation revocation proceedings by summons - §1810. Commencement of probation revocation proceedings by summons 1. Authority...
17-A §1811. Initial proceedings on probation violation; filing of motion; initial appearance - §1811. Initial proceedings on probation violation; filing of motion; initial...
17-A §1812. Court hearing on probation revocation - §1812. Court hearing on probation revocation 1. Place of hearing....
17-A §1813. Review - §1813. Review 1. Discretionary appeal to Law Court. Review of...
17-A §1814. Additional conditions in lieu of probation revocation proceedings - §1814. Additional conditions in lieu of probation revocation proceedings Whenever...
17-A §1815. Completion of period of probation - §1815. Completion of period of probation A period of probation...
Subchapter 2: ADMINISTRATIVE RELEASE
17-A §1851. Eligibility for sentencing alternative that includes period of administrative release; exceptions - §1851. Eligibility for sentencing alternative that includes period of administrative...
17-A §1852. Period of administrative release - §1852. Period of administrative release 1. Time limit. A period...
17-A §1853. Suspended sentence with administrative release - §1853. Suspended sentence with administrative release 1. Suspension of term...
17-A §1854. Requirements of administrative release - §1854. Requirements of administrative release If the court imposes a...
17-A §1855. Commencement of administrative release revocation proceeding - §1855. Commencement of administrative release revocation proceeding 1. Motion to...
17-A §1856. Court hearing on administrative release revocation - §1856. Court hearing on administrative release revocation The hearing on...
17-A §1857. Review - §1857. Review Review of a revocation of administrative release pursuant...
Subchapter 3: SUPERVISED RELEASE FOR SEX OFFENDERS
17-A §1881. Inclusion of period of supervised release after imprisonment - §1881. Inclusion of period of supervised release after imprisonment 1....
17-A §1882. Conditions of supervised release - §1882. Conditions of supervised release If the court imposes a...
17-A §1883. Revocation procedures - §1883. Revocation procedures The procedures, rights and responsibilities that apply...
Subchapter 4: DEFERRED DISPOSITION
17-A §1901. Eligibility for deferred disposition - §1901. Eligibility for deferred disposition A person who has pleaded...
17-A §1902. Deferred disposition - §1902. Deferred disposition 1. Authority of court to order deferment...
17-A §1903. Court hearing as to final disposition - §1903. Court hearing as to final disposition 1. Final disposition...
17-A §1904. Limited review by appeal - §1904. Limited review by appeal A person may not attack...
Chapter 69: RESTITUTION
17-A §2001. Purpose - §2001. Purpose The Legislature finds and declares that the victims...
17-A §2002. Definitions - §2002. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context...
17-A §2003. Mandatory consideration of restitution - §2003. Mandatory consideration of restitution 1. Inquiry as to victim's...
17-A §2004. Authorized claimants - §2004. Authorized claimants Restitution may be authorized for: [PL 2019,...
17-A §2005. Criteria for restitution - §2005. Criteria for restitution 1. Restitution authorized. Restitution may be...
17-A §2006. Time and method of restitution - §2006. Time and method of restitution When restitution is authorized,...
17-A §2007. Income withholding order - §2007. Income withholding order 1. Instructions for employer. When restitution...
17-A §2008. Deceased victims - §2008. Deceased victims An offender's obligation to pay restitution is...
17-A §2009. Victim unable to be located - §2009. Victim unable to be located If the location of...
17-A §2010. Joint and several order - §2010. Joint and several order If the victim's financial loss...
17-A §2011. Former Department of Corrections' clients owing restitution - §2011. Former Department of Corrections' clients owing restitution An offender...
17-A §2012. Restitution deducted from judgment in civil action - §2012. Restitution deducted from judgment in civil action Any restitution...
17-A §2013. Post-conviction relief - §2013. Post-conviction relief If, in any judicial proceeding following conviction,...
17-A §2014. Modification of restitution - §2014. Modification of restitution A convicted person who cannot make...
17-A §2015. Default - §2015. Default 1. Return to court. An offender who has...
17-A §2016. Work program release; restitution - §2016. Work program release; restitution 1. Work program; payment of...
17-A §2017. Waiver of issue of excessiveness - §2017. Waiver of issue of excessiveness If a defendant at...
17-A §2018. Restitution for benefit of victim - §2018. Restitution for benefit of victim When compensation is awarded...
17-A §2019. Civil remedy upon default - §2019. Civil remedy upon default Upon the request of the...
Chapter 71: COMMUNITY SERVICE WORK
17-A §2031. Sentencing alternative of community service work; authorization - §2031. Sentencing alternative of community service work; authorization The court...
17-A §2032. Modification of community service work - §2032. Modification of community service work An individual who has...
17-A §2033. Default - §2033. Default 1. Return to court. An individual who has...
Chapter 73: UNCONDITIONAL DISCHARGE
17-A §2051. Sentencing alternative of unconditional discharge - §2051. Sentencing alternative of unconditional discharge The court shall sentence...
Chapter 75: VICTIMS' RIGHTS
17-A §2101. Definitions - §2101. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context...
17-A §2102. Victims to be notified - §2102. Victims to be notified 1. Information provided to victim....
17-A §2103. Plea agreement procedure - §2103. Plea agreement procedure When a plea agreement is submitted...
17-A §2104. Sentencing procedure - §2104. Sentencing procedure 1. Participation by victim. The victim must...
17-A §2105. Termination or conversion procedure - §2105. Termination or conversion procedure When the attorney for the...
17-A §2106. Notification of defendant's release or escape - §2106. Notification of defendant's release or escape (CONTAINS TEXT WITH...
17-A §2107. Notification of defendant's release on preconviction bail - §2107. Notification of defendant's release on preconviction bail (CONTAINS TEXT...
17-A §2108. Confidentiality of victim records - §2108. Confidentiality of victim records 1. General rule of confidentiality....
17-A §2109. Certain communications by victims confidential - §2109. Certain communications by victims confidential The following communications are...