Maine § 200-J. - Cold case homicide unit
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 200-J. — Cold case homicide unit, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 200-J.. Cold case homicide unit
The Attorney General in collaboration with the Commissioner of Public Safety shall establish a cold case homicide unit within the Department of the Attorney General to work exclusively on unsolved murders in the State. The unit must consist of personnel from the Department of the Attorney General and the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police and must include at a minimum one attorney from the Department of the Attorney General, 2 detectives from the Bureau of State Police and one employee of the bureau's crime laboratory. The Attorney General shall adopt rules for the operation of the unit. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. [PL 2013, c. 585, §1 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 585, §4 (AFF); PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 200-J.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 200-J. cover?
Section 200-J. ("Cold case homicide unit") 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 § 200-J.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 200-J. apply to my situation?
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