Maine § 2154. - Missing child reports
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2154. — Missing child reports, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2154.. Missing child reports
1. Duty of law enforcement agency. Upon the filing of a missing child report by the child's parents, guardian or legal custodian, the law enforcement agency receiving written notification shall immediately:
A. Inform all on-duty law enforcement officers of the missing child report; [PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).]
B. Communicate the report to every other law enforcement agency having jurisdiction in the county in which the report was filed; [PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).]
C. Enter or cause the report to be entered for inclusion in the State Police and National Crime Information Center computer files on missing children; and [PL 1997, c. 608, §5 (AMD).]
D. Submit information in the missing child report to the clearinghouse. [PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).]
2. Report status. A missing child report filed with a law enforcement agency having jurisdiction is sufficient documentation for entering a juvenile in the missing persons file maintained by the clearinghouse and the National Crime Information Center or its successor.
3. Parental kidnapping. In the case of parental kidnapping, the law enforcement agency shall obtain, when possible, a certified copy of the custody papers from the reporting parent, guardian or legal custodian.
4. Medical and dental records. Within 60 days after a law enforcement agency enters the report of a missing child into the State Police and National Crime Information Center computers, that law enforcement agency shall verify and update the record with any additional information, including, when available, medical and dental records.
5. Child missing from interim care.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2154.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2154. cover?
Section 2154. ("Missing child reports") 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 § 2154.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 2154." (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maine official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maine attorney.
How does Maine § 2154. apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Maine can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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