Maine legal term
Juvenile Court in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Juvenile Court” 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 “Juvenile Court” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Juvenile Court" means the District Court exercising the jurisdiction conferred by section 3101. 16. (15 M.R.S. § 3003)
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