Maine Revised Statutes Title 15 Sec. 2261 – Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2021, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]
1. Administration of criminal justice. “Administration of criminal justice” has the same meaning as in Title 16, section 703, subsection 1.
[PL 2021, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]
Attorney's Note
Under the Maine Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class E crime | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 15 Sec. 2261
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Sealed record: means the criminal history record information relating to a specific criminal conviction that a court has ordered to be sealed under section 2264. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 15 Sec. 2261
2. Another jurisdiction. “Another jurisdiction” has the same meaning as in Title 17?A, section 2, subsection 3?B.
[PL 2021, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]
3. Criminal history record information. “Criminal history record information” has the same meaning as in Title 16, section 703, subsection 3.
[PL 2021, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]
4. Criminal justice agency. “Criminal justice agency” has the same meaning as in Title 16, section 703, subsection 4.
[PL 2021, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]
5. Dissemination. “Dissemination” has the same meaning as in Title 16, section 703, subsection 6.
[PL 2021, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]
6. Eligible criminal conviction. “Eligible criminal conviction” means a conviction for a current or former Class E crime, except a conviction for a current or former Class E crime under Title 17?A, chapter 11.
[PL 2021, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]
7. Sealed record. “Sealed record” means the criminal history record information relating to a specific criminal conviction that a court has ordered to be sealed under section 2264.
[PL 2021, c. 674, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 674, §1 (NEW).