Maine § 458. - Appearance of counsel by remote methods
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 458. — Appearance of counsel by remote methods, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 458.. Appearance of counsel by remote methods
Unless the court orders otherwise in the interests of justice, the court shall schedule pretrial nontestimonial criminal matters in a manner that permits the appearance of counsel by remote methods to the greatest extent possible. As used in this section, "remote methods" has the same meaning as in Title 1, section 403‑B, subsection 1. [PL 2025, c. 178, §1 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 458.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 458. cover?
Section 458. ("Appearance of counsel by remote methods") 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 § 458.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 458." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 458. apply to my situation?
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