Maine § 1503. - Court appointed special advocates
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1503. — Court appointed special advocates, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1503.. Court appointed special advocates
The Director of the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program shall recruit the services of qualified persons to serve as volunteer court appointed special advocates. The volunteer court appointed special advocates are considered employees of the State only for the purposes of the Maine Tort Claims Act and are not entitled to receive compensation, but are reimbursed for their actual, necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their duties, consistent with policies established by the Administrative Office of the Courts. [PL 2001, c. 253, §1 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1503.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1503. cover?
Section 1503. ("Court appointed special advocates") 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 § 1503.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 1503." (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 § 1503. apply to my situation?
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