Maine § 193. - System of law libraries
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 193. — System of law libraries, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 193.. System of law libraries
There must be a system of law libraries accessible to all citizens within the State. [PL 2013, c. 533, §3 (AMD).]
These libraries must be located in:
All funds appropriated by the Legislature for the use and benefit of the law libraries must be paid to the Administrative Office of the Courts and must be disbursed by that office. [PL 2013, c. 533, §3 (AMD).]
The libraries located at Bangor and Portland are to serve as regional court law library centers. The State Court Administrator or the State Court Administrator's designee shall allocate specific funds, in addition to the resources received by the other law libraries, to the regional court law library centers in Bangor and Portland to purchase legal resources, library equipment and supplies and necessary personnel. Both regional court libraries must receive the same funds. [PL 2013, c. 533, §3 (AMD).]
All other law libraries must have access to the regional court law library centers for the resources not available locally. [PL 2011, c. 204, §2 (AMD).]
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 193.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 193. cover?
Section 193. ("System of law libraries") 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 § 193.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 193." (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 § 193. apply to my situation?
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