Maine legal term
Bench warrant in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Bench 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 “Bench warrant” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Bench warrant" means an arrest warrant issued by an authorized judicial officer that directs a law enforcement officer to seize or detain an individual and includes the following types of arrest warrants: A. (15 M.R.S. § 651)
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