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Support obligor in Maine Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Maine legislative session

In Maine criminal law, “Support obligor” 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 “Support obligor” mean in Maine criminal law?

"Support obligor" means an individual who owes a duty of support and over whom the Penobscot Nation has jurisdiction. (29-A M.R.S. § 2459-A)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.