Maine legal term
Complete written instrument in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Complete written instrument” 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 “Complete written instrument” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Complete written instrument" means a written instrument which purports to be a genuine written instrument fully drawn with respect to every essential feature thereof; and 6. (17-A M.R.S. § 701)
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