Maine § 653. - Statewide warrant management system
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 653. — Statewide warrant management system, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 653.. Statewide warrant management system
1. Warrant docket management system. The Administrative Office of the Courts shall establish a warrant docket management system for the generation, storage, retention and recall of all electronic arrest warrants issued by the courts. When a bench warrant is issued by a court, the warrant must be electronically directed to the warrant docket management system.
2. Central warrant administration. The Maine State Police shall administer a central system for the management, enforcement and execution of warrants. The Maine State Police must have continuous electronic interface with the warrant docket management system, the Maine State Police wanted database, the Maine telecommunications and routing operations system and the National Crime Information Center. The Maine State Police shall coordinate with all law enforcement agencies to ensure the prompt communication of all warrant information through the National Crime Information Center and the Maine telecommunications and routing operations system. The Maine State Police shall post information to the warrant docket management system concerning the status and execution of all arrest warrants.
3. Validation. The Maine State Police shall manage the mandated validation process for warrants sent to the National Crime Information Center.
4. Monitor management. The Maine State Police shall monitor the management of entry and removal of warrant information in the Maine State Police wanted database, and shall exchange data with the warrant docket management system, or other pertinent databases, as required.
5. Structured plan. The Maine State Police shall develop a structured bench warrant management plan designed to maximize the execution of outstanding arrest warrants and to identify appropriate bench warrants to be removed from pertinent databases.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 653.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 653. cover?
Section 653. ("Statewide warrant management system") 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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maine official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maine attorney.
How does Maine § 653. apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Maine can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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