Maine § 6076. - Disposition of persons arrested
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 6076. — Disposition of persons arrested, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6076.. Disposition of persons arrested
The keepers of jails, lockups and station houses in any county, city or town, shall receive all persons arrested by railroad police for the commission of any offense against the laws of this State, or the ordinances of any city or town, to be dealt with according to law and persons arrested shall be received by keepers of jails, lockups or station houses and those persons have the same status as other persons arrested by any other police or peace officer of this State. [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 6076.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 6076. cover?
Section 6076. ("Disposition of persons arrested") 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 § 6076.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 6076." (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 § 6076. apply to my situation?
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