Maine legal term
Dependent in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Dependent” 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 “Dependent” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Dependent" means an individual who is wholly or partially dependent upon the victim for care or support and includes a child of the victim born after the victim's death. 3. (17-A M.R.S. § 2002)
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