Maine legal term
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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