Maine § 116. - Funds of court
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 116. — Funds of court, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 116.. Funds of court
All revenue received by the Supreme Judicial Court or Superior Court, whether directly or pursuant to an agreement entered into with the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services, from fines, forfeitures, penalties, fees and costs accrues to the State, except as otherwise provided under section 1057; Title 7, section 3910‑A; Title 12, section 10203; Title 17, section 1015; Title 23, section 1653; Title 29‑A, section 2602; and Title 34‑A, section 1210‑E, subsection 8. [PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §2 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §3 (AFF).]
Funds received by the clerk as bail in criminal cases must be deposited daily in a special account. The clerk shall deposit the funds in an interest-bearing account unless the clerk determines that it is not cost effective to do so. Interest accrued in such an account is the property of and accrues to the State. The forfeiture and setoff of bail is as otherwise provided by law. [PL 1991, c. 132, §1 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 116.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 116. cover?
Section 116. ("Funds of court") 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 § 116.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 116." (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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