Maine LD534 clarifies professional investigator communication rights for crime victims and witnesses.

Maine LD534 mandates that professional investigators disclose the purpose of the investigation, the client's name, the defendant's name, and the right to refuse communication before contacting victims or witnesses. If the victim or witness is a minor, the investigator must inform a parent or guardian and obtain consent. The bill also requires investigators to stop communication if the victim or witness requests it.

Maine LD534 clarifies professional investigator communication rights for crime victims and witnesses.

Maine LD534 mandates that professional investigators disclose the purpose of the investigation, the client's name, the defendant's name, and the right to refuse communication before contacting victims or witnesses. If the victim or witness is a minor, the investigator must inform a parent or guardian and obtain consent. The bill also requires investigators to stop communication if the victim or witness requests it.