Maine legal term
Dependent's replacement loss in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Dependent's replacement loss” 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's replacement loss” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Dependent's replacement loss" means loss reasonably incurred by dependents after a decedent's death in obtaining ordinary and necessary services in lieu of those the decedent would have performed for their benefit if the decedent had not suffered the fatal injury. (17-A M.R.S. § 2002)
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