Maine § 997. - Arrest and commitment; procedure
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 997. — Arrest and commitment; procedure, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 997.. Arrest and commitment; procedure
When a tax collector or any law enforcement officer by virtue of a warrant, for want of property, arrests any person and commits that person to jail, the tax collector shall give an attested copy of the tax collector's warrant to the jailer and certify, under the tax collector's hand, the sum that the person is to pay as tax and the costs of arresting and committing, and that for want of goods and chattels on which to make distress, the person has been arrested. The copy and certificate are a sufficient warrant to require the jailer to receive and keep the person in custody until the person pays the tax due, charges and 33¢ for the copy of the warrant. The person has the same rights and privileges as a debtor arrested or committed on execution in favor of a private creditor. [PL 2025, c. 113, Pt. D, §57 (AMD).]
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 997.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 997. cover?
Section 997. ("Arrest and commitment; procedure") 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 § 997.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 997." (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 § 997. 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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