Maine § 1314. - No witness fees until 2nd or 3rd day in continued cases

Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1314. — No witness fees until 2nd or 3rd day in continued cases, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1314.. No witness fees until 2nd or 3rd day in continued cases

Fees in criminal cases continued after the first term are not allowed to witnesses on the part of the State until the 2nd day of the term in Hancock, Oxford, Franklin, Piscataquis and Aroostook nor until the 3rd day in any other county, unless the witnesses were summoned at an earlier day. In all criminal cases, previous to the determination thereof, the court may allow the costs for justices, officers, aids, jurors and witnesses, as are provided by law, to be paid from the county treasury; but a court or judge may not allow any charge for aid or other expenses of the officer in serving a warrant, except the officer's stated fees for service and travel unless, on the officer's examination upon oath or on other evidence, the court or judge finds the additional charges reasonable.   [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. D, §56 (COR).]

Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1314.

What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1314. cover?

Section 1314. ("No witness fees until 2nd or 3rd day in continued cases") 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 § 1314.?

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Is this the official text of Maine law?

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How does Maine § 1314. apply to my situation?

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