Maine § 1943. - Fines, costs and forfeitures in Superior Court
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1943. — Fines, costs and forfeitures in Superior Court, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1943.. Fines, costs and forfeitures in Superior Court
Every clerk of a Superior Court shall render under oath a detailed account of all fines, costs and forfeitures upon convictions and sentences before the court and shall pay them into the State Treasury on or before the 15th day of the month following the collection of such fines, costs and forfeitures. Any person who fails to make such payments into the State Treasury forfeits, in each instance, double the amount so neglected to be paid over, to be recovered by indictment for the persons entitled to such fines, costs and forfeitures, and in default of payment, that person is guilty of a Class E crime. [PL 2015, c. 44, §5 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1943.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1943. cover?
Section 1943. ("Fines, costs and forfeitures in Superior Court") 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 § 1943.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 1943." (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 § 1943. apply to my situation?
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