Skip to main content
US Criminal Defense.org
Menu

Maine legal term

Electronic communication service in Maine Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Maine legislative session

In Maine criminal law, “Electronic communication service” 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 “Electronic communication service” mean in Maine criminal law?

"Electronic communication service" means a service that provides to users the ability to send or receive spoken, wire or electronic communications. (15 M.R.S. § 56)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.