Maine § 2243. - Jurisdiction and venue
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2243. — Jurisdiction and venue, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2243.. Jurisdiction and venue
1. Jurisdiction. The court has jurisdiction over proceedings under this chapter.
2. Venue. A proceeding under this chapter must be commenced in the judicial division where the respondent resides or where events that give rise to the petition occurred. If a District Court Judge is not available in the division in which a petition is to be filed requesting an extreme risk protection order under section 2244 or an emergency extreme risk protection order under section 2245, the petition and any accompanying motion may be presented to any other District Court Judge or to any Superior Court Justice who has the same authority as a District Court Judge to grant or deny the order.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2243.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2243. cover?
Section 2243. ("Jurisdiction and venue") 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 § 2243.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 2243." (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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