Maine § 289. - Recognizance returned to court; penalty remitted
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 289. — Recognizance returned to court; penalty remitted, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 289.. Recognizance returned to court; penalty remitted
All recognizances taken under this chapter shall be returned to the Superior Court on or before the first day of the next term, and be there filed by the clerk as of record. In any action thereon, if the forfeiture is found or confessed, the court may remit so much of the penalty, and on such terms, as it thinks proper.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 289.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 289. cover?
Section 289. ("Recognizance returned to court; penalty remitted") 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 § 289.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 289." (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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