Maine legal term
Interim care in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Interim care” 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 “Interim care” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Interim care" means the status of temporary physical control of a juvenile by a person authorized by section 3501. 14. (15 M.R.S. § 3003)
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