LD1823

An Act to Promote Transparency in the Criminal Justice System by Requiring the Posting of Criminal Case Decisions

Failed·6/10/25
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Maine LD1823 mandates public posting of final criminal case decisions by the Attorney General, District Court clerks, and Superior Court clerks.

Maine LD1823 aims to enhance transparency in the criminal justice system by requiring the Attorney General, District Court clerks, and Superior Court clerks to post final decisions of criminal cases on their publicly accessible websites within days of the case's final disposition. This bill seeks to ensure that the outcomes of criminal cases are readily available to the public, thereby promoting accountability and openness in the judicial process.

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Roll Call Votes

Accept Majority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #421

19 Yea

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15 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

May 27, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

May 19, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Jun 10, 2025

House

Reports READ.

Jun 10, 2025

House

On motion of Representative KUHN of Falmouth, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.

Jun 10, 2025

House

In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.