Maine § 608. - Removal of register for misconduct or incapacity
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 608. — Removal of register for misconduct or incapacity, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 608.. Removal of register for misconduct or incapacity
When on presentment of the grand jury or information of the Attorney General to the Superior Court, any register of deeds, by default, confession, demurrer or verdict, after due notice, is found guilty of misconduct in his office or incapable of discharging its duties, the court shall enter judgment for his removal from office and issue a writ to the sheriff to take possession of all the books and papers belonging thereto and deliver them to the register of deeds. [PL 1981, c. 698, §169 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 608.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 608. cover?
Section 608. ("Removal of register for misconduct or incapacity") 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 § 608.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 608." (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 § 608. apply to my situation?
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