Maine legal term
Public servant in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Public servant” 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 “Public servant” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Public servant" means any official officer or employee of any branch of government and any person participating as juror, advisor, consultant or otherwise, in performing a governmental function. (17-A M.R.S. § 2)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Aggravated sex trafficking
- Bribery in official and political matters
- Criminal forced labor
- False swearing
- Falsifying physical evidence
- Impersonating a public servant
- Improper compensation for past action
- Improper compensation for services
- Improper gifts to public servants
- Improper influence
- Misuse of information
- Obstructing government administration
Related terms in the same statutes
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