Maine § 107-A. - Authority of clerks to issue process for arrest of persons
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 107-A. — Authority of clerks to issue process for arrest of persons, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 107-A.. Authority of clerks to issue process for arrest of persons
The Chief Justice of the Superior Court may authorize any clerk or deputy clerk of the Superior Court to issue process for the arrest of persons charged with crimes if the Chief Justice of the Superior Court is satisfied that the clerk or deputy clerk has the necessary training and learning to perform that function. When authorized by the Chief Justice of the Superior Court to issue process and acting in that capacity, the clerk or deputy clerk is considered a justice of the peace with the same authority as a District Court clerk or deputy clerk described in section 161. A clerk or deputy clerk who is authorized to issue process serves in that capacity at the pleasure of the Chief Justice of the Superior Court. [PL 2005, c. 540, §1 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 107-A.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 107-A. cover?
Section 107-A. ("Authority of clerks to issue process for arrest of persons") 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 § 107-A.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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