Maine § 551. - Writs or precepts sold only to attorneys; indorsement
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 551. — Writs or precepts sold only to attorneys; indorsement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 551.. Writs or precepts sold only to attorneys; indorsement
Clerks of judicial courts, judges and registers of the probate courts, judges and clerks of the District Court shall not sell or deliver any blank writs or precepts bearing the seal of said courts and the signature of said judges and registers to any person, except one who has been admitted as an attorney in accordance with the laws of this State. Said judges and registers of said probate courts shall not receive any paper, petition or other instrument pertaining to the practice of law before said probate courts unless it bears the indorsement of an attorney or counselor at law duly authorized to practice before said courts. The above provisions shall not apply to a party in interest in the subject matter in said courts. [PL 1979, c. 663, §77 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 551.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 551. cover?
Section 551. ("Writs or precepts sold only to attorneys; indorsement") 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 § 551.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 551." (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 § 551. apply to my situation?
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