Maine legal term
Split sentence in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Split sentence” 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 “Split sentence” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Split sentence" means a sentence involving imprisonment, an initial portion of which is served and the remainder of which is suspended, accompanied by probation or administrative release. 24. (17-A M.R.S. § 2)
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