Maine § 1317. - List of witnesses
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1317. — List of witnesses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1317.. List of witnesses
The Attorney General, district attorney or foreperson of the grand jury shall swear or affirm, in presence of the jury, all witnesses who are to testify before them, and a list thereof, stating the cases in which they testify, must be returned into the court by the foreperson before the jury is discharged and filed and entered on record by the clerk. The clerk may not make such list public until the criminal cases at such terms have been tried or otherwise disposed of. [PL 2003, c. 299, §3 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1317.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1317. cover?
Section 1317. ("List of witnesses") 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 § 1317.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 1317." (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 § 1317. apply to my situation?
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