Maine legal term
Extended period in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Extended period” 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 “Extended period” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Extended period" includes, but is not limited to, the period of time a student attends a school or college and the period of time a person serving in the Armed Forces of the United States is stationed in this State. (17-A M.R.S. § 435)
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