Maine § 11005. - Responsive pleading; filing of the record
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 11005. — Responsive pleading; filing of the record, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11005.. Responsive pleading; filing of the record
No responsive pleading need be filed unless required by order of the reviewing court. The agency shall file in the reviewing court within 30 days after the petition for review is filed, or within such shorter or longer time as the court may allow on motion, the original or a certified copy of the complete record of the proceedings under review. In the case of the alleged failure or refusal of an agency to act, the record must include written, electronic or otherwise memorialized communications, directives, orders and other documentation of all decisions by the agency to act, to refuse to act or to delay action. Within 20 days after the petition for review is filed, all parties to the agency proceeding who wish to participate in the review shall file a written appearance that states a position with respect to affirmance, vacation, reversal or modification of the decision under review. [PL 2019, c. 111, §1 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 11005.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 11005. cover?
Section 11005. ("Responsive pleading; filing of the record") 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 § 11005.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 11005." (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 § 11005. apply to my situation?
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