Maine § 1216. - Frequency and length of service by jurors
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1216. — Frequency and length of service by jurors, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1216.. Frequency and length of service by jurors
1. Frequency. Over the course of a person's life, the person may not be required:
A. To serve or attend court for prospective service as a traverse juror more than 3 times and not more often than once in any 5-year period. For purposes of this paragraph, a requirement to serve or attend court for possible service as a juror for more than 15 court days, except if necessary to complete service in a particular case, is considered a separate call to service as a juror; [PL 2007, c. 241, §1 (NEW).]
B. To serve on more than 3 grand juries but not on more than one grand jury in any 5-year period; or [PL 2007, c. 241, §1 (NEW).]
C. To serve as both a grand and traverse juror in any 5-year period. [PL 2007, c. 241, §1 (NEW).]
2. Term of grand jury service. The terms of the grand jury in any county must be set by the Chief Justice of the Superior Court with a maximum of 12 months' service required. When the number of grand jurors is reduced by death or otherwise, additional grand jurors may be selected and summoned under the direction of the court at any time.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1216.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1216. cover?
Section 1216. ("Frequency and length of service by jurors") 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 § 1216.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 1216. apply to my situation?
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