Maine legal term
Noncriminal justice purpose in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Noncriminal justice purpose” 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 “Noncriminal justice purpose” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Noncriminal justice purpose" means a purpose other than for the administration of criminal justice or criminal justice agency employment. 3. (16 M.R.S. § 704)
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