Maine criminal charge
Violation of condition of release in Maine
Violation of condition of release is a criminal offense under Maine law, defined by 15 M.R.S. § 1092. Its classification is not fixed: Maine assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by 15 M.R.S. § 1092.
What is the penalty for violation of condition of release in Maine?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Violation of condition of release (default) — Applies by default when a defendant granted preconviction or postconviction bail violates a condition of release.; statutory default maximum (17-A M.R.S. §1604(1)(E)); individual statutes may specify a different maximum) | discretionary | 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Violation of condition of release (default) — Applies by default when a defendant granted preconviction or postconviction bail violates a condition of release.; maximum for an individual (17-A M.R.S. §1704(5)); organizations up to $10,000 (§1705); statute-specific fines may differ) | discretionary | 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Violation of condition of release — underlying crime punishable by one year or more and specified condition violated — Applies if the underlying crime was punishable by a maximum period of imprisonment of one year or more and the condition of release violated is one specified in section 1026, subsection 3, paragraph A, subparagraph (5) or (8).; statutory default maximum (17-A M.R.S. §1604(1)(C)); individual statutes may specify a different maximum, and mandatory minimums apply to certain crimes (§1604(3))) | discretionary | 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Violation of condition of release — underlying crime punishable by one year or more and specified condition violated — Applies if the underlying crime was punishable by a maximum period of imprisonment of one year or more and the condition of release violated is one specified in section 1026, subsection 3, paragraph A, subparagraph (5) or (8).; maximum for an individual (17-A M.R.S. §1704(3)); organizations up to $20,000 (§1705); statute-specific and alternative fines may exceed (§1706)) | discretionary | 17-A M.R.S. § 1604 |
Applies to current (PL 2019, c. 113 recodification).
How is violation of condition of release classified in Maine?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violation of condition of release (default) | Class E Crime | Applies by default when a defendant granted preconviction or postconviction bail violates a condition of release. | 15 M.R.S. § 1092(1)(A) |
| Violation of condition of release — underlying crime punishable by one year or more and specified condition violated | Class C Crime | Applies if the underlying crime was punishable by a maximum period of imprisonment of one year or more and the condition of release violated is one specified in section 1026, subsection 3, paragraph A, subparagraph (5) or (8). | 15 M.R.S. § 1092(1)(B) |
Common questions about violation of condition of release in Maine
What class of crime is violation of condition of release in Maine?
It depends on the circumstances: violation of condition of release ranges from a Class E Crime to a Class C Crime in Maine under 15 M.R.S. § 1092.
Violation of condition of release (default): Class E Crime (15 M.R.S. § 1092(1)(A)) · Violation of condition of release — underlying crime punishable by one year or more and specified condition violated: Class C Crime (15 M.R.S. § 1092(1)(B))
What are the penalties for violation of condition of release in Maine?
Penalties for violation of condition of release in Maine depend on how it is classified — from a Class E Crime up to a Class C Crime — with the ranges set by 17-A M.R.S. § 1604; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Maine statute covers violation of condition of release?
Violation of condition of release is governed by 15 M.R.S. § 1092 (Violation of condition of release).
Legal terms used in this law
This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.