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§1801. Definitions

(CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

1.  (TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 1/01/23) Dating partner.   “Dating partner” has the same meaning as in Title 19‑A, section 4002, subsection 3‑A.  

[PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

1.  (TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/23) Dating partner.  “Dating partner” has the same meaning as in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 4.  

[PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §35 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).]

2.  (TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 1/01/23) Family or household member.   “Family or household member” has the same meaning as in Title 19‑A, section 4002, subsection 4.  

[PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

2.  (TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/23) Family or household member.  “Family or household member” has the same meaning as in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 6, paragraphs A to E.  

[PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §36 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).]

3.  Victim.   “Victim” means:  

A. A person who is the victim of a crime;   [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

B. The immediate family of a victim of a crime if:  

(1) The underlying crime is one of domestic violence or sexual assault or one in which the family suffered serious physical trauma or serious financial loss; or  

(2) Due to death, age, physical or mental disease, disorder or defect, the victim is unable to participate as allowed by law; or   [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

C. (TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 1/01/23) A person who has obtained under Title 19‑A, section 4007 an active protection order or approved consent agreement against the defendant.   [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

C. (TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/23) A person who has obtained under Title 19‑A, former section 4007 or Title 19‑A, section 4110 an active protection order or approved consent agreement against the defendant.   [PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §37 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).] [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §37 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §§35-37 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).