19-A §4116. Certification of domestic violence intervention programs (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/23)
§4116. Certification of domestic violence intervention programs (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES) (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/23) 1. Rules establishing standards and procedures for certification. The Department of Corrections, referred to in this section as “the department,” shall adopt rules pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, in consultation with the Maine Commission on […]
19-A §4114. Law enforcement agency responsibilities (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/23)
§4114. Law enforcement agency responsibilities (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES) (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/23) 1. Reports. A law enforcement agency shall report all incidents of abuse by adults of family or household members as required by the State Bureau of Identification under Title 25, section 1544. [PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. A, […]
19-A §4115. Maine Commission on Domestic and Sexual Abuse (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/23)
§4115. Maine Commission on Domestic and Sexual Abuse (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES) (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/23) There is created the Maine Commission on Domestic and Sexual Abuse, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑I, subsection 74‑C, referred to in this section as “the commission.” [PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. A, §3 […]
19-A §4014. Certification of batterers’ intervention programs (WHOLE SECTION TEXT REPEALED 1/01/23)
§4014. Certification of batterers’ intervention programs (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES) (WHOLE SECTION TEXT REPEALED 1/01/23) SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 292, §2 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 292, §3 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 240, §3 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 386, §4 (AMD). […]
19-A §4101. Purposes (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/23)
§4101. Purposes (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES) (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/23) The court shall liberally construe and apply this chapter to promote the following underlying purposes: [PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. A, §3 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).] 1. Recognition. To recognize domestic abuse as a serious crime […]
19-A §4102. Definitions (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/23)
§4102. Definitions (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES) (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/23) As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. A, §3 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).] 1. Abuse. “Abuse” means the occurrence of the […]
19-A §4103. Eligibility (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/23)
§4103. Eligibility (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES) (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/23) The following persons are eligible to seek relief under this chapter: [PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. A, §3 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).] 1. Adult. An adult: A. Who has been a victim of abuse as […]
19-A §4104. Commencement of a proceeding (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/23)
§4104. Commencement of a proceeding (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES) (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/23) 1. Venue and jurisdiction. Proceedings under this chapter must be filed, heard and determined in the District Court of the division: A. In which the plaintiff or defendant resides; or [PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. A, §3 […]
19-A §4105. Other proceedings (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/23)
§4105. Other proceedings (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES) (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/23) 1. Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act applies to a proceeding under this chapter regardless of whether it is joined with another proceeding under subsection 2. [PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. […]
19-A §4106. Procedures (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/23)
§4106. Procedures (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES) (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/23) 1. Assistance. The following assistance from the court is available. A. The court shall provide forms and clerical assistance to either party in completing and filing a complaint or other necessary documents. The assistance may not include legal advice or assistance […]