Maine § 2062. - Delinquent sheriff or other officer summoned before court by district attorney
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2062. — Delinquent sheriff or other officer summoned before court by district attorney, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2062.. Delinquent sheriff or other officer summoned before court by district attorney
When it appears that a sheriff or other officer is not discharged of any fine, forfeiture or bill of costs committed to the sheriff or other officer to collect, the district attorney shall cause the sheriff or other officer to be summoned and brought before the court that imposed the fine, forfeiture or bill of costs to show a proper discharge or the cause for not collecting the fine, forfeiture or bill of costs and paying it over. The sheriff or other officer shall carry into execution all lawful orders of the court relating to the collection and payment of the fine, forfeiture or bill of costs and shall, by all other means pertaining to the sheriff's or other officer's office, promote and enforce the same. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. D, §76 (COR).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2062.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2062. cover?
Section 2062. ("Delinquent sheriff or other officer summoned before court by district attorney") 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 § 2062.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 2062." (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 § 2062. apply to my situation?
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