Maine § 108. - Court-ordered independent examinations
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 108. — Court-ordered independent examinations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 108.. Court-ordered independent examinations
Before making a determination under section 106 or 107, a court may order an independent psychiatric or medical examination of the patient. The Department of Health and Human Services, within 30 days after receiving a request from the Administrative Office of the Courts, shall reimburse the Judicial Department for the full amount of fees paid by the Judicial Department to providers of psychiatric and medical examinations of forensic patients ordered by the court. [PL 2015, c. 325, §1 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 108.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 108. cover?
Section 108. ("Court-ordered independent examinations") 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 § 108.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 108." (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 § 108. apply to my situation?
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