§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 […]
§1802. Eligibility for sentencing alternative that includes period of probation (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES) 1. General eligibility. A person who has been convicted of a crime may be sentenced to a sentencing alternative under section 1502 that includes a period of probation, unless: A. The conviction is for murder; [PL […]
§1803. Definite period of probation required In imposing a sentencing alternative under section 1502 that includes a period of probation, the court shall set a definite period of probation. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).
§1804. Period of probation; modification; termination and discharge (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES) 1. Limit on length of probation. Except as provided in subsections 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, the period of probation for a person may not exceed: A. For a Class A crime, 4 years; [PL 2019, c. […]
§1805. Partially suspended term of imprisonment with probation or split sentence 1. Determination of date probation begins; revocation; place of imprisonment. Unless prohibited pursuant to section 1802, subsection 1, paragraphs A to F, the court may impose a split sentence by sentencing an individual to a term of imprisonment not to exceed the maximum […]
§1806. Wholly suspended term of imprisonment with probation Unless prohibited pursuant to section 1802, subsection 1, paragraphs A to F, the court may sentence an individual to a term of imprisonment not to exceed the maximum term authorized for the crime, suspend the entire term of imprisonment and accompany the suspension with a period of […]
§1807. Conditions of probation (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES) 1. Purpose of conditions. If the court imposes a sentencing alternative under section 1502 that includes a period of probation, it shall attach conditions of probation, as authorized by this section, as it considers to be reasonable and appropriate to assist the person to […]
§1808. Community reparations boards 1. Persons required to appear before board. If the court imposes a sentencing alternative that includes a period of probation, the court shall require as a condition of probation that the person appear before a community reparations board, referred to in this section as “the board,” and abide by any […]
§1809. Commencement of probation revocation proceedings by arrest 1. Authority of probation officer. If a probation officer has probable cause to believe that a person on probation has violated a condition of that person’s probation, that officer may arrest the person or cause the person to be arrested for the alleged violation. If the […]
§1810. Commencement of probation revocation proceedings by summons 1. Authority of probation officer. If a probation officer has probable cause to believe that a person on probation has violated a condition of probation, that officer may deliver to that person, or cause to be delivered to that person, a summons ordering that person to […]
§1811. Initial proceedings on probation violation; filing of motion; initial appearance 1. Timing of motion for probation revocation. A motion for probation revocation, which first must be approved by the prosecuting attorney, must be filed within 3 days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, of the arrest of a person on probation pursuant to section […]
§1812. Court hearing on probation revocation 1. Place of hearing. The hearing on a motion to revoke probation must be held in the court that sentenced the person to probation in either the county or division in which the person resides or is incarcerated, unless the court orders otherwise in the interests of justice. […]
§1813. Review 1. Discretionary appeal to Law Court. Review of a revocation of probation pursuant to section 1812 must be by appeal to the Law Court. A person whose probation is revoked may not appeal as of right. The time for taking the appeal and the manner and any conditions for the taking of […]
§1814. Additional conditions in lieu of probation revocation proceedings Whenever a probation officer has probable cause to believe that a person under the supervision of that probation officer has violated a condition of probation but the violation does not constitute a crime, the probation officer, instead of commencing a probation revocation proceeding under section 1809 […]
§1815. Completion of period of probation A period of probation is completed when the last day of the period, excluding any days during which the running of the period of probation is tolled, ends. [PL 2021, c. 608, Pt. D, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 608, Pt. D, §4 (NEW).
