Maine § 1981. - Payment over of fines and costs collected
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1981. — Payment over of fines and costs collected, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1981.. Payment over of fines and costs collected
Sheriffs, jailers and constables who by virtue of their office receive any fines or forfeitures shall forthwith pay the fines and forfeitures to the Treasurer of State. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. D, §73 (COR).]
If any such officer neglects to pay over the fine or forfeiture for 30 days after the receipt of the fine or forfeiture or if the officer permits any person sentenced to pay the fine or forfeiture and committed to the officer's custody to go at large without payment, unless by order of court, and does not within 30 days after the escape pay the amount of the fine or forfeiture to the clerk of the court, the officer forfeits to the State double the amount. The Treasurer of State shall give notice of that neglect to the Attorney General, who shall sue therefor in a civil action in the name of the Treasurer of State. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. D, §73 (COR).]
All such fines imposed by the District Court must be paid over to the District Court. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. D, §73 (COR).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1981.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1981. cover?
Section 1981. ("Payment over of fines and costs collected") 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 § 1981.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 1981." (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 § 1981. apply to my situation?
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