Maine legal term
Affidavit warrant in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Affidavit warrant” 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 “Affidavit warrant” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Affidavit warrant" means a warrant issued in response to a properly sworn charging instrument or affidavit, or both, based on probable cause to believe that an individual has committed a crime. 2. (15 M.R.S. § 651)
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