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Chronological immaturity in Maine Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Maine legislative session

In Maine criminal law, “Chronological immaturity” 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 “Chronological immaturity” mean in Maine criminal law?

"Chronological immaturity" means a condition based on a juvenile's chronological age and significant lack of developmental skills when the juvenile has no significant mental illness or mental retardation. (15 M.R.S. § 3318-A)

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