Maine § 9706. - Jurisdiction for prosecutions
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 9706. — Jurisdiction for prosecutions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9706.. Jurisdiction for prosecutions
The District Court shall have original and concurrent jurisdiction with the Superior Court in all prosecutions under this Part. Any person arrested as a violator may, with reasonable diligence, be taken before the District Court in the division nearest to where the offense is alleged to have been committed for a warrant and trial or to the District Court in adjoining divisions to the division, jurisdiction to be exercised in the same manner as if the offense had been committed in such division. [PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW).]
If such person fails to appear in court on the day specified, either in person or by counsel, the court shall order the recognizance and money deposited forfeited and may take any other action considered necessary. [PL 1979, c. 545, §3 (NEW).]
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 9706.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 9706. cover?
Section 9706. ("Jurisdiction for prosecutions") 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 § 9706.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 9706. apply to my situation?
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