Maine Revised Statutes Title 15 Sec. 2303 – Definitions — Article II
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1. Mentally disordered offender. “Mentally disordered offender” means a person who has been determined, by adjudication or other method legally sufficient for the purpose in the party state where the determination is made, to be mentally ill and:
A. Is under sentence for the commission of crime; or [PL 1979, c. 303 (NEW).]
B. Who is confined or committed on account of the commission of an offense for which, in the absence of mental illness, said person would be subject to incarceration in a penal or correctional facility. [PL 1979, c. 303 (NEW).]
[PL 1979, c. 303 (NEW).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 15 Sec. 2303
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
2. Patient. “Patient” means a mentally disordered offender who is cared for, treated or transferred pursuant to this compact.
[PL 1979, c. 303 (NEW).]
3. Sending state. “Sending state” means a state party to this compact in which the mentally disordered offender was convicted; or the state in which he would be subject to trial on or conviction of an offense, except for his mental condition; or, within the meaning of Article V of this compact, the state whose authorities have filed a petition in connection with an untried indictment, information or complaint.
[PL 1979, c. 303 (NEW).]
4. Receiving state. “Receiving state” means a state party to this compact to which a mentally disordered offender is sent for care, aftercare, treatment or rehabilitation, or, within the meaning of Article V of this compact, the state in which a petition in connection with an untried indictment, information or complaint has been filed.
[PL 1979, c. 303 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 303 (NEW).