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ME LD527

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Adam Lee

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Creates a new "bail officer" position as a judicial branch employee authorized to set and execute bail, with the same authority and limitations as existing bail commissioners
  • Defines "law enforcement officer" for bail purposes as a sworn police officer certified by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy
  • Requires the Maine Criminal Justice Academy to collaborate with the Chief Judge of the District Court to establish training for law enforcement officers on executing bail bonds
  • Authorizes courts to impose a surcharge equal to the credit card service charge when defendants pay bail by credit card
  • Expands who may discharge a person committed for failure to recognize bail to include bail officers, law enforcement officers, and corrections officers

Legislative Description

An Act to Establish Bail Officers to Administer the Maine Bail Code

Criminal Procedure

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

Criminal Justice And Public Safety2/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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