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Adjudicatory hearing in Maine Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Maine legislative session

In Maine criminal law, “Adjudicatory hearing” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Maine criminal code.

What does “Adjudicatory hearing” mean in Maine criminal law?

"Adjudicatory hearing" means a hearing to determine whether the allegations of a petition under chapter 507 are supported by evidence that satisfies the standard of proof required. 1-A. (15 M.R.S. § 3003)

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Related terms in the same statutes

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