LD1607

An Act to Require Law Enforcement Agencies to Adopt Written Policies Regarding Compliance with Certain Constitutional Obligations Related to Disclosure of Evidence

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Maine LD1607 mandates law enforcement agencies to adopt written policies for complying with constitutional obligations related to evidence disclosure.

Maine LD1607 requires law enforcement agencies to adopt written policies by January 1, 2026, for complying with constitutional obligations under Brady v. Maryland and Giglio v. United States. These policies must also ensure the confidentiality of attorney-client communications and outline processes for breaches of such confidentiality.

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Calendar

May 14, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Apr 28, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 2, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Jun 2, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

Jun 2, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.