LD2161

An Act to Modify Certain Statutes Governing Revocation of Probation, Victim Confidentiality and the Commissioner of Corrections

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Modifies probation revocation procedures and victim confidentiality provisions in Maine.

This bill modifies the procedures for probation revocation in Maine by requiring the prosecuting attorney to approve a motion for revocation of probation before it is filed with the court. It also allows either the probation officer or the prosecuting attorney to withdraw the motion. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the hearing on a motion to revoke probation must be held in the court that sentenced the person to probation, unless the court orders otherwise.

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Calendar

Feb 25

12:30 PM

Hearing

Feb 9

9:30 AM

Hearing

History

Apr 6

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

Apr 2

Senate

Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.

Apr 2

Senate

READ ONCE.