Maine § 1843. - Removal to State Prison; clothing
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1843. — Removal to State Prison; clothing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1843.. Removal to State Prison; clothing
When a convict is sentenced to confinement in the State Prison, the judgment of the court must direct the sheriff of the county in which trial was had to cause the convict, without needless delay, to be removed from the county jail to the State Prison. All sheriffs and jail keepers shall strictly obey the directions of the judgment. The clerk, as soon as may be, shall deliver a certified copy of the judgment to the sheriff of the county, and the sheriff shall forthwith deliver it and the convict to the warden. The sheriff shall provide the convict with comfortable clothing in which to be removed to the State Prison. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. D, §70 (COR).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1843.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1843. cover?
Section 1843. ("Removal to State Prison; clothing") 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 § 1843.?
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