Maine legal term
Incomplete written instrument in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Incomplete written instrument” 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 “Incomplete written instrument” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Incomplete written instrument" means a written instrument which contains some matter by way of content or authentication but which requires additional matter in order to render it a complete written instrument. (17-A M.R.S. § 701)
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