Maine § 1319. - Authorization of payments by a prosecuting attorney
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1319. — Authorization of payments by a prosecuting attorney, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1319.. Authorization of payments by a prosecuting attorney
For purposes of this chapter, when a prosecuting attorney is permitted to authorize payment of fees or expenses incurred on behalf of the State in a criminal prosecution, payment of those fees and expenses must be made by the proper authorities to the persons, municipalities or agencies to whom the payment is authorized upon certification to those authorities by the prosecuting attorney or the prosecuting attorney's designee that the payment is reasonable and necessary to the prosecution of a given criminal case. Payment may be made from the Extradition and Prosecution Expenses Account established in section 224‑A. [PL 2013, c. 566, §4 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1319.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1319. cover?
Section 1319. ("Authorization of payments by a prosecuting attorney") 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.
How do I cite Maine § 1319.?
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