Maine § 4038-A. - Transfer to District Court
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 4038-A. — Transfer to District Court, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4038-A.. Transfer to District Court
If a case is transferred to the District Court pursuant to Title 18‑C, section 9‑205, the court shall conduct a hearing and enter a dispositional order using the same standards as set forth in section 4036. The court after the hearing and entering of a dispositional order shall conduct reviews in accordance with section 4038 and permanency planning hearings in accordance with section 4038‑B. [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §64 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 4038-A.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 4038-A. cover?
Section 4038-A. ("Transfer to District Court") 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 § 4038-A.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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