Maine legal term
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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