Maine § 3871. - Submission of sexual assault cases for review for prosecution
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 3871. — Submission of sexual assault cases for review for prosecution, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3871.. Submission of sexual assault cases for review for prosecution
A law enforcement agency in possession of a complaint for an alleged sexual assault under Title 17‑A, chapter 11 shall within 60 days of receiving the complaint inform the appropriate prosecutor of any evidence and submit the complaint for review and a decision by the prosecutor regarding further investigation and commencement of prosecution. Failure of a law enforcement agency to inform the appropriate prosecutor of any evidence and submit a complaint to the appropriate prosecutor within 60 days as required by this section does not affect the validity of a later submission and prosecution. [PL 2019, c. 80, §1 (NEW); RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §29 (RAL).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 3871.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 3871. cover?
Section 3871. ("Submission of sexual assault cases for review for prosecution") 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 § 3871.?
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