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Discharge in Maine Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Maine legislative session

In Maine criminal law, “Discharge” 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 “Discharge” mean in Maine criminal law?

"Discharge" means unconditional release and discharge of a registrant from institutional confinement upon the expiration of a sentence or upon discharge under Title 15, section 104-A. 1-C. (34-A M.R.S. § 11203)

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Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.