Maine § 653. - Authentication of evidence

Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 653. — Authentication of evidence, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 653.. Authentication of evidence

In all cases coming before the Law Court from the Supreme Judicial Court or from the Superior Court in which a copy of the evidence is required by statute, rule of court or order of the presiding justice, a certificate signed by the Official Court Reporter or a transcriber of an electronically recorded record, stating that the report furnished by the reporter or transcriber is a correct transcript of the reporter's stenographic notes or the electronically recorded record of the testimony and proceedings at the trial of the cause, is a sufficient authentication of the reporter's stenographic notes or the electronically recorded record without the signature of the presiding justice.   [PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. JJ, §3 (AMD).]

Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 653.

What does Maine Revised Statutes § 653. cover?

Section 653. ("Authentication of evidence") 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 § 653.?

A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 653." (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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