Maine § 806-A. - Video depicting use of deadly force
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 806-A. — Video depicting use of deadly force, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 806-A.. Video depicting use of deadly force
This chapter does not preclude the public dissemination of that portion of a video in the custody of the Attorney General depicting the use of deadly force by law enforcement when the public interest in the evaluation of the use of deadly force by law enforcement and the review and investigation of those incidents by the Attorney General outweighs the harms contemplated in section 804. Upon receiving a request for video depicting the use of deadly force, the Attorney General shall issue a decision on whether to release the video no later than 30 days after the request and, in the event of denial, shall provide written notice stating in detail the basis for the denial, a time frame for release of all or part of the video and the process to appeal the decision pursuant to Title 1, section 409. [PL 2021, c. 353, §2 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 806-A.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 806-A. cover?
Section 806-A. ("Video depicting use of deadly force") 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 § 806-A.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 806-A." (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 § 806-A. apply to my situation?
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