Maine § 11007. - Manner and scope of review
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 11007. — Manner and scope of review, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11007.. Manner and scope of review
1. Schedule. The court, upon request or its own motion, shall set a schedule for the filing of briefs by the parties and for oral argument.
2. Review by court. Except where otherwise provided by statute or constitutional right, review shall be conducted by the court without a jury.
3. Judgment. The court may not substitute its judgment for that of the agency on questions of fact, except that, with respect to a timely appeal by an individual of a denial of a disability determination by a hearing officer pursuant to sections 17106‑A and 17106‑B, the court shall review the matter de novo.
4. Decision. The court may:
A. Affirm the decision of the agency; [PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]
B. Remand the case for further proceedings, findings of fact or conclusions of law or direct the agency to hold such proceedings or take such action as the court deems necessary; or [PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]
C. Reverse or modify the decision if the administrative findings, inferences, conclusions or decisions are:
(2) In excess of the statutory authority of the agency;
(3) Made upon unlawful procedure;
(4) Affected by bias or error of law;
(5) Unsupported by substantial evidence on the whole record; or
(6) Arbitrary or capricious or characterized by abuse of discretion. [PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 11007.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 11007. cover?
Section 11007. ("Manner and scope of review") 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 § 11007.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 11007." (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 § 11007. apply to my situation?
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