§8241. Wrongful imprisonment 1. Exceptions to immunity. Notwithstanding any immunity of the State from suit, including the Maine Tort Claims Act, chapter 741, the State is liable for the wrongful imprisonment of a person. [PL 1993, c. 480, §1 (NEW).] 2. Action. The State is liable for damages for wrongful imprisonment of a person […]
§8242. Limitation on damages 1. Damages; limitation. In any action for damages permitted by this chapter, the claim for and award of damages, including costs, against the State may not exceed $300,000 for all claims arising as a result of a single conviction. [PL 1993, c. 480, §1 (NEW).] 2. Costs. Court costs, interest […]
§8243. Jurisdiction The Superior Court has original jurisdiction over all claims permitted under this chapter. [PL 1993, c. 480, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 480, §1 (NEW).
§8244. Limitation of action Every claim for wrongful imprisonment permitted under this chapter is forever barred from the courts of this State unless an action is begun in the courts within 2 years after the date of the full and free pardon of the conviction on which the claim is based. [PL 1993, c. […]
