Maine § 200-N. - Confidential attorney-client communications
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 200-N. — Confidential attorney-client communications, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 200-N.. Confidential attorney-client communications
1. Policies. By January 1, 2024, the Attorney General shall adopt a written policy for the protection of confidential attorney-client communications by employees and agents of the Attorney General, which must include, at a minimum, processes to protect and ensure confidentiality of attorney‑client communications and processes to be followed in the event that there is a breach of attorney-client confidentiality.
2. Training. By January 1, 2024, the Attorney General shall develop a training program for all state, county and municipal law enforcement officers and investigators who, as part of a criminal investigation, may inadvertently hear confidential attorney-client communications, which must include, at a minimum, practices and procedures for protecting and ensuring confidential attorney-client communications and practices and procedures to be followed in the event that there is a breach of attorney-client confidentiality.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 200-N.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 200-N. cover?
Section 200-N. ("Confidential attorney-client communications") 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-N.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 200-N." (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 § 200-N. apply to my situation?
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