Maine legal term
Local entering agency in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Local entering agency” 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 “Local entering agency” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Local entering agency" means a local law enforcement agency designated by the district attorney within a prosecutorial district, with the approval of the Chief Judge of the District Court. 12. (15 M.R.S. § 651)
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