LD42

An Act Regarding the Bind-over and Detention of Juveniles

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Maine LD42 modifies detention rules for juveniles bound over for adult prosecution, allowing for juvenile detention facilities under certain.

Maine LD42 amends the law concerning the detention of juveniles who have been bound over for prosecution as adults. It allows the Department of Corrections to request that a juvenile be detained in a facility exclusively for juveniles if certain conditions are met. The court can grant this request only for the period before adult proceedings commence, excluding any detention pending an appeal after adult conviction. The bill also specifies that once a juvenile reaches a certain age, they cannot be detained in a juvenile facility.

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Calendar

Feb 5, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

Jan 27, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 16, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Jun 16, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

Jun 16, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.