Maine legal term
Officer of the court in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Officer of the 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 “Officer of the court” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Officer of the court" means a judicial officer, including a judge, an attorney or an employee of the court including a clerk or a marshal. 19-C. (15 M.R.S. § 3003)
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