Maine legal term
Dating partners in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Dating partners” 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 “Dating partners” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Dating partners" means individuals currently or formerly involved in dating each other, whether or not the individuals are or were sexual partners. 5. (19-A M.R.S. § 4102)
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