Maine legal term
Shelter in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Shelter” 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 “Shelter” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Shelter" means the temporary care of a juvenile in physically unrestricting facilities. 26. (15 M.R.S. § 3003)
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