Maine legal term
Placeholder name in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Placeholder name” 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 “Placeholder name” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Placeholder name" means a nonspecific name, such as "Unknown," that is assigned by law enforcement officials to an individual whose legal name is not known to law enforcement officials. 16. (15 M.R.S. § 651)
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