Maine statute

15 M.R.S. § 1706 — Sureties to keep peace for misdemeanor

Current through First Special Session of the 132nd Maine Legislature (current through October 1, 2025)

Part of Subchapter 1: General Provisions, Maine Revised Statutes.

Full text of 15 M.R.S. § 1706

Statutory text current through the First Special Session of the 132nd Maine Legislature (current through October 1, 2025). This publication reproduces the statutory text of the Maine Revised Statutes from the Revisor of Statutes' official published files; it is not the official statutes of the State of Maine and has not been certified by the Secretary of State.

15 M.R.S. § 1706Primary source, current through the First Special Session of the 132nd Maine Legislature (current through October 1, 2025)

In addition to the punishment prescribed by law, the court may require any person convicted of an offense not punishable by imprisonment in the State Prison to recognize to the State, with sufficient sureties, in a reasonable sum, to keep the peace and be of good behavior for a term not exceeding 2 years, and to stand committed until the person so recognizes.

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