Maine legal term
Critical investigation expense in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Critical investigation expense” 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 “Critical investigation expense” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Critical investigation expense" means a necessary expense incurred by a government or by a victim while investigating or prosecuting suspected criminal conduct. (17-A M.R.S. § 2002)
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