Maine legal term
FTA warrant in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “FTA warrant” 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 “FTA warrant” mean in Maine criminal law?
"FTA warrant" means a bench warrant issued for failure of an individual to appear in court as required by a criminal summons or other court order requiring an individual to appear for a court hearing. 9. (15 M.R.S. § 651)
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