Maine legal term
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)
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