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 the appeal are as the Supreme Judicial Court provides by rule.

[PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A Sec. 1813

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
2. Assignment and withdrawal of counsel. Assignment and withdrawal of counsel for an appeal under this section must be in accordance with the Maine Rules of Unified Criminal Procedure.

[PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).