Maine § 253. - Administration of oaths and depositions
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 253. — Administration of oaths and depositions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 253.. Administration of oaths and depositions
Every commissioner appointed under section 251 may administer any oath lawfully required in this State to any person willing to take it; and take and duly certify all depositions to be used in any of the courts in this State, in conformity to the laws thereof, on interrogatories proposed under commission from a court of this State, by consent of parties or on legal notice given to the opposite party. All such acts shall be as valid as if done and certified according to law by a judicial officer or notary public in this State. [PL 1987, c. 736, §49 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 253.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 253. cover?
Section 253. ("Administration of oaths and depositions") 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 § 253.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 253." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
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