Maine § 6206. - Fees and forms for libel proceedings
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 6206. — Fees and forms for libel proceedings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6206.. Fees and forms for libel proceedings
This section applies to the libel proceedings authorized in section 6207. [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).]
1. Fees. The fees to be taxed on the libel proceedings shall be as follows:
A. For the libel and order of notice, $5; [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).]
B. For the entry of the libel, $2; [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).]
C. For the hearing, $5; [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).]
D. For posting the notices, and the officer's return of service, $10; [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).]
E. For the delivery or restoration of the items, $10; and [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).]
F. For all the officer's travel in connection with the entire proceeding, as provided under Title 5, section 8. [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).]
2. Forms. These forms, with such changes as adapt them to the particular court, locality and circumstances of the case, shall be sufficient in law:
A. Form of libel:
| STATE OF MAINE |
| County of . . . . . . . . SS | To the Honorable |
| Clerk | |
| . . . . . . . . ., Judge | of . . . . . . . . |
| Justice of the Peace | |
| Court. |
B. Form for order of notice:
C. Form for officer's return of service:
| STATE OF MAINE |
| ........... SS | ........., 19.. |
D. Form for order of forfeiture:
| (Signed)............................................... | |
| Judge |
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 6206.
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Section 6206. ("Fees and forms for libel proceedings") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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