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ME LD1706

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

6/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sophia Warren

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Assignment of defense counsel for incarcerated indigent defendants must be docketed within 24 hours of the assignment
  • The 24-hour deadline excludes Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
  • Amends Title 15 MRSA §810 by adding a new subsection 4 on "Docketing of assignment of counsel"
  • Applies to counsel assignments made under existing subsections 2 or 3 of the statute

Legislative Description

An Act Regarding Notification of Appointment of Legal Representation for Indigent Clients in Custody

Legal Services

Last Action

CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

6/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/17/2025

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