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Title 4 - §101-A. Chief Justice of the Superior Court

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 3: SUPERIOR COURT
§101-A. Chief Justice of the Superior Court

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court shall designate one of the Justices of the Superior Court as the Chief Justice of the Superior Court. He shall serve at the pleasure and under the supervision of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court and shall be responsible for the operation of the Superior Court. Any authority relating to the operation of the Superior Court, that is vested by law in the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court, may be delegated by him to the Chief Justice of the Superior Court acting under his supervision. The Chief Justice of the Superior Court shall also perform such additional duties as may be assigned to him from time to time by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court. The term "Justice of the Superior Court" includes the Chief Justice of the Superior Court. [1983, c. 269, § § 7, 9 (new).]

Section History:
PL 1983,
Ch. 269,
§7,9 (NEW).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §101. Constitution of court

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 3: SUPERIOR COURT
§101. Constitution of court

The Superior Court, as established, shall consist of 15 justices until June 30, 1986, and 16 justices thereafter, and such Active Retired Justices as may be appointed and serving on the court, learned in the law and of sobriety of manners. The Chief Justice of the Superior Court shall assign the Justices of the Superior Court to preside at various locations of the court. Whenever it becomes necessary, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court may designate a Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court or any Active Retired Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court to hold a term of Superior Court. The Chief Justice of the Superior Court may, when necessary, assign an Active Retired Justice of the Superior Court to hold a term of Superior Court. The Chief Justice of the Superior Court may designate any Justice of the Superior Court and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court may designate any Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court to hold one or more sessions of the Superior Court, separate from the session presided over by the justice holding the regular trial term. [1985, c. 434, § 1 (rpr).]

Section History:
PL 1965,
Ch. 437,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1969,
Ch. 476,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1971,
Ch. 504,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1973,
Ch. 599,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1983,
Ch. 688,
§2 (AMD).
PL 1983,
Ch. 825,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1985,
Ch. 434,
§1 (RPR).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §102. Salary; expenses
Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 3: SUPERIOR COURT
§102. Salary; expenses

1. Chief justice; salary. The Chief Justice of the Superior Court is entitled to receive a salary, for fiscal year 1998-99 and thereafter, of $94,000, to be paid biweekly. [1997, c. 643, Pt. M, §4 (amd).]

2. Associate justice; salary. Each Justice of the Superior Court shall receive a salary as follows:

A. For fiscal year 1998-99 and thereafter, $90,000, to be paid biweekly. [1997, c. 643, Pt. M, §5 (rpr).]

B. [1989, c. 596, Pt. C, §2 (rp).]

C. [1989, c. 596, Pt. C, §2 (rp).]

D. [1989, c. 596, Pt. C, §2 (rp).]

E. [1989, c. 596, Pt. C, §2 (rp).]

[1997, c. 643, Pt. M, §5 (amd).]

2-A. Cost-of-living adjustment. The salaries of the associate justices shall be adjusted as established in Title 4, section 4, subsection 2-A. [1989, c. 501, Pt. O, §§13, 22 (new); c. 600, Pt. B, §§9, 10 (amd); c. 878, Pt. D, §§14, 15 (amd)]

3. Expenses. Section 4, relating to reimbursement of Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court for expenses incurred by them, including clerical assistance, shall apply to Justices of the Superior Court. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court or his designee may specify by order a maximum amount to be expended by any justice for clerical assistance. [1983, c. 853, Pt. C, §§7, 18 (new).]

4. Exception. The salary provisions of this section shall not apply to justices who have retired prior to December 1, 1984. [1983, c. 853, Pt. C, §§7, 18 (new).]

Section History:
PL 1965,
Ch. 412,
§6 (AMD).
PL 1965,
Ch. 418,
§ (AMD).
PL 1965,
Ch. 437,
§2 (AMD).
PL 1965,
Ch. 472,
§1,2 (AMD).
PL 1965,
Ch. 513,
§3 (AMD).
PL 1967,
Ch. 476,
§4 (AMD).
PL 1969,
Ch. 476,
§2 (AMD).
PL 1969,
Ch. 580,
§2 (AMD).
P&SL 1971,
Ch. 179,
§M2 (AMD).
PL 1971,
Ch. 504,
§2 (AMD).
P&SL 1973,
Ch. 209,
§6 (AMD).
PL 1973,
Ch. 509,
§5 (AMD).
PL 1973,
Ch. 599,
§2 (AMD).
PL 1975,
Ch. 383,
§2 (AMD).
PL 1975,
Ch. 408,
§8-A (AMD).
PL 1975,
Ch. 735,
§2 (AMD).
PL 1977,
Ch. 696,
§20 (AMD).
PL 1979,
Ch. 127,
§10 (AMD).
PL 1979,
Ch. 544,
§6 (AMD).
PL 1979,
Ch. 663,
§6 (AMD).
PL 1981,
Ch. 486,
§2 (AMD).
PL 1983,
Ch. 269,
§8 (AMD).
PL 1983,
Ch. 477,
§E1-2 (AMD).
PL 1983,
Ch. 853,
§C7,18 (RPR).
PL 1983,
Ch. 863,
§B6,B45 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 501,
§O12,13,22 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 596,
§C2 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 596,
§C2,8 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 600,
§B9,10 (AMD).
PL 1991,
Ch. 824,
§B13,14 (AFF).
PL 1997,
Ch. 643,
§M4,5 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §103. Compensation upon retirement (REPEALED)

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 3: SUPERIOR COURT
§103. Compensation upon retirement (REPEALED)

Section History:
PL 1965,
Ch. 442,
§2 (AMD).
PL 1967,
Ch. 494,
§2,3 (AMD).
PL 1969,
Ch. 466,
§3 (AMD).
PL 1969,
Ch. 469,
§3,4 (AMD).
PL 1971,
Ch. 64,
§2 (AMD).
PL 1975,
Ch. 285,
§ (AMD).
PL 1975,
Ch. 701,
§3 (AMD).
PL 1977,
Ch. 564,
§13 (AMD).
PL 1981,
Ch. 488,
§3,4 (AMD).
PL 1983,
Ch. 167,
§2 (AMD).
PL 1983,
Ch. 853,
§C8,18 (RP ).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §104-A. Per diem compensation for Active Retired Superior Court Justices

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 3: SUPERIOR COURT
§104-A. Per diem compensation for Active Retired Superior Court Justices

Any Active Retired Justice of the Superior Court, who performs judicial service at the direction and assignment of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court, is compensated for those services at the rate of $300 per day or $175 per 12 day, provided that the total per diem compensation and retirement pension received by an Active Retired Justice of the Superior Court in any calendar year does not exceed the annual salary of a Justice of the Superior Court. [2001, c. 439, Pt. DDD, §1 (amd).]

Section History:
PL 1979,
Ch. 692,
§2 (NEW).
PL 1983,
Ch. 416,
§2 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 501,
§O14,22 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 596,
§C8 (AMD).
PL 1991,
Ch. 824,
§B13,14 (AFF).
PL 1997,
Ch. 643,
§M6 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 439,
§DDD1 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §104. Active retired justices

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 3: SUPERIOR COURT
§104. Active retired justices

Any Justice of the Superior Court who has retired from the court under this chapter in effect prior to December 1, 1984, or any Justice of the Superior Court who retires or terminates his service on the court in accordance with chapter 27, except for a disability retirement, is eligible for appointment as an Active Retired Justice of the Superior Court. The Governor, subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary and to confirmation by the Legislature, may appoint any eligible justice as an Active Retired Justice of the Superior Court for a term of 7 years, unless sooner removed. That justice may be reappointed for a like term. Any justice so appointed and designated shall thereupon constitute a part of the court from which he has retired and shall have the same jurisdiction and be subject to the same restrictions therein as before retirement, except that he shall act only in the cases and matters and hold court only at the terms and times as he may be directed and assigned to by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court. Any Active Retired Justice of the Superior Court may be directed by the Chief Justice to hold any term of the Superior Court in any county and when so directed shall have authority and jurisdiction therein the same as if he were the regular justice of that court. Whenever the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court so orders, that justice may hear all matters and issue all orders, notices, decrees and judgments in vacation that any Justice of that Superior Court is authorized to hear and issue. [1983, c. 853, Pt. C, § § 9, 18 (amd).]

Section History:
PL 1967,
Ch. 544,
§3 (AMD).
PL 1969,
Ch. 466,
§4 (AMD).
PL 1975,
Ch. 771,
§18 (AMD).
PL 1983,
Ch. 853,
§C9,18 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §105. Superior Court; civil jurisdiction
Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 3: SUPERIOR COURT
§105. Superior Court; civil jurisdiction

1. Jurisdiction. Except as provided in subsection 2, the Superior Court has and shall exercise exclusive jurisdiction and has and shall exercise all of the powers, duties and authority necessary for exercising the jurisdiction in any and all matters that were, prior to January 1, 1930, within the jurisdiction of the Supreme Judicial Court or any of the Superior Courts, whether cognizable at law or in equity. [1999, c. 731, Pt. ZZZ, §3 (new); §42 (aff).]

2. Exceptions to Superior Court's exclusive jurisdiction. The Superior Court does not have exclusive jurisdiction over matters for which:

A. Concurrent or exclusive jurisdiction is vested in the District Court; or [1999, c. 731, Pt. ZZZ, §3 (new); §42 (aff).]

B. Concurrent jurisdiction is vested in the Supreme Judicial Court as provided in Title 14, section 5301. [1999, c. 731, Pt. ZZZ, §3 (new); §42 (aff).]

[1999, c. 731, Pt. ZZZ, §3 (new); §42 (aff).]

3. Appellate jurisdiction. The Superior Court shall hear appeals as follows:

A. Administrative appeals brought pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 7 and the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules 80B and 80C; and [2005, c. 48, §1 (amd).]

B. Appeals from the District Court:

(1) Brought pursuant to Title 14, section 6008;

(2) Brought pursuant to Title 14, chapter 738;

(3) As provided in Title 15, section 1; and

(4) Brought pursuant to Title 34-B, section 3864, subsection 11.
[2005, c. 48, §1 (amd).]

[2005, c. 48, §1 (amd).]

4. No jurisdiction, powers, duties or authority of the Law Court. The Superior Court does not have and may not exercise the jurisdiction, powers, duties and authority of the Supreme Judicial Court sitting as the Law Court. [1999, c. 731, Pt. ZZZ, §3 (new); §42 (aff).]

Section History:
PL 1975,
Ch. 430,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1979,
Ch. 540,
§3 (AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 731,
§ZZZ3 (RPR).
PL 1999,
Ch. 731,
§ZZZ42 (AFF).
PL 2005,
Ch. 48,
§1 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §106. Conferences

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 3: SUPERIOR COURT
§106. Conferences

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court may from time to time call together the several Justices of the Superior Court at such place as he may appoint for conference as to the conduct and dispatch of judicial business and interchange of views in matters of practice in said court. In addition to their salaries and expenses in holding the several terms of court to which they are assigned, the several justices shall be entitled to their actual cash disbursements in attending such conferences.
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §107. Clerk

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 3: SUPERIOR COURT
§107. Clerk

For each county, the Chief Justice shall appoint a person to serve as the clerk of the Superior Court in that county. A clerk of a District Court may also serve as the clerk of a Superior Court. Any deputy clerk, if the deputy's appointment has been temporarily approved by a Justice of the Superior Court then sitting in that county or permanently approved by the Chief Justice of the Superior Court, may, whenever directed by the clerk, act as clerk of the Superior Court at any session in that county. [1995, c. 560, Pt. I, §4 (amd).] div>
The clerk of the Superior Court may sign notices to appear in court for hearings on nonpayment of fines, counsel fees or restitution. [1997, c. 135, §1 (new).]

Section History:
PL 1995,
Ch. 560,
§I4 (AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 135,
§1 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §108. Seal; form of summonses, writs and processes; facsimile signature of clerk

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 3: SUPERIOR COURT
§108. Seal; form of summonses, writs and processes; facsimile signature of clerk

The Justices of the Superior Court shall establish a seal for said court. All summonses, writs and other processes of said court shall be in the name of the State under the seal of said court. They shall be signed by any one of the clerks and obeyed and executed throughout the State. The clerk in any county may sign and issue any such summons, writ or other process for an action in the Superior Court in any other county in which the action might legally be brought. A facsimile of the signature of the clerks of the Superior Courts imprinted by or at their direction upon any writ, summons, subpoena, order or notice or order of attachment, except executions and criminal process, shall have the same validity as their written signature.
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §109. Writs when returnable (REPEALED)

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 3: SUPERIOR COURT
§109. Writs when returnable (REPEALED)

Section History:
PL 1965,
Ch. 513,
§4 (RP ).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §110. Trial terms

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 3: SUPERIOR COURT
§110. Trial terms

The Chief Justice of the Superior Court shall establish the times and places for holding court, shall schedule the business to be conducted and shall specify when the grand jury shall be summoned. A grand jury may be specially summoned at any time by order of a Justice of the Superior Court. [1983, c. 688, § 3 (amd).]

Section History:
PL 1965,
Ch. 277,
§ (AMD).
PL 1965,
Ch. 279,
§1-6 (AMD).
PL 1965,
Ch. 324,
§ (AMD).
PL 1965,
Ch. 366,
§ (AMD).
PL 1967,
Ch. 96,
§ (AMD).
PL 1967,
Ch. 168,
§ (AMD).
PL 1969,
Ch. 57,
§ (RPR).
PL 1975,
Ch. 408,
§9 (RPR).
PL 1983,
Ch. 530,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1983,
Ch. 688,
§3 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §111. Simultaneous and special sessions

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 3: SUPERIOR COURT
§111. Simultaneous and special sessions

Two or more simultaneous sessions of the Superior Court may be held in the same county, or special sessions thereof may be held in any county, whenever the Chief Justice of the Superior Court determines that public convenience so requires. The business may be so divided as to secure its speedy and convenient disposal. Special sessions of the Superior Court for the transaction of civil or criminal business or both may be held in any county at any time whenever the Chief Justice of the Superior Court determines that public convenience and necessity so require. [1983, c. 688, § 4 (amd).]

Section History:
PL 1983,
Ch. 688,
§4 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §112. Sheriff or deputy to attend court

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 3: SUPERIOR COURT
§112. Sheriff or deputy to attend court

The sheriff of each of the counties, when requested, shall attend the Superior Court thereof or the Supreme Judicial Court when either court is in session in that county or the sheriff shall specially designate a deputy, approved by the court, so to attend. When court is adjourned, actions brought shall be entered by the clerk and they, with all actions on the docket, shall be continued to the next court day. [1989, c. 722, §2 (amd).]

Section History:
PL 1977,
Ch. 114,
§2 (RPR).
PL 1989,
Ch. 722,
§2 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §113. Messenger of Cumberland County (REPEALED)

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 3: SUPERIOR COURT
§113. Messenger of Cumberland County (REPEALED)

Section History:
PL 1965,
Ch. 325,
§ (AMD).
PL 1967,
Ch. 414,
§2 (AMD).
PL 1969,
Ch. 441,
§2 (AMD).
PL 1971,
Ch. 390,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1973,
Ch. 540,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1975,
Ch. 383,
§3 (RP ).
PL 1975,
Ch. 408,
§10 (RP ).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §114. Authority of court

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 3: SUPERIOR COURT
§114. Authority of court

The Superior Court may administer all necessary oaths, render judgment and issue execution, punish for contempt and compel attendance; and the provisions of law relative to the jurisdiction of the Supreme Judicial Court in each of said counties over parties, the arrest of persons, attachment of property, the time and mode of service of precepts, proceedings in court, the taxation of costs, the rendition of judgments, the issuing, service and return of executions and all other subjects apply to the Superior Court in all respects, except so far as they are modified by law, and the Superior Court is clothed with all the powers necessary for the performance of all its duties. [1975, c. 408, § 11 (amd).]

Section History:
PL 1975,
Ch. 408,
§11 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §115-A. Closure of Superior Courts

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 3: SUPERIOR COURT
§115-A. Closure of Superior Courts

A Superior Court location, as authorized under the provisions of this chapter, may not be closed unless approved by an act of the Legislature. [1993, c. 675, Pt. J, §2 (new).]

Section History:
PL 1993,
Ch. 707,
§J2 (NEW).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §115. Place for holding court; suitable quarters

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 3: SUPERIOR COURT
§115. Place for holding court; suitable quarters

In each county, the place for holding court shall be located in a building designated by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court or his designee, who, with the advice and approval of the Bureau of Public Improvements, is empowered to negotiate, on behalf of the State, the leases, contracts and other arrangements he considers necessary, within the limits of appropriations and other funds available to the Supreme Judicial and Superior Courts, to provide suitable quarters, adequately furnished and equipped, for the Supreme Judicial or Superior Court in each county. The county commissioners in each county shall continue to provide for the use of the Supreme Judicial and Superior Courts such quarters, facilities, furnishings and equipment in existing county buildings as were in use on January 1, 1976, without charge. [1981, c. 647, § 1 (amd).] div>
The facilities of the Superior Court in each county, when that court is not in session, shall be available for other purposes. Arrangements for such use shall be made by the Chief Justice or his designee. [1979, c. 6 (amd).] div>
If the Chief Justice or his designee is unable to negotiate the leases, contracts and other arrangements as provided in the preceding paragraph, he may, with the advice and approval of the Bureau of Public Improvements, negotiate on behalf of the State the leases, contracts and other arrangements he considers necessary, within the limits of the budget and funds available to such court, to provide suitable quarters, adequately furnished and equipped for the Supreme Judicial or Superior Court in privately owned buildings. [1975, c. 408, § 12 (new).]

Section History:
PL 1975,
Ch. 383,
§4 (NEW).
PL 1975,
Ch. 408,
§12 (NEW).
PL 1975,
Ch. 735,
§3 (RP ).
PL 1975,
Ch. 735,
§4 (AMD).
PL 1979,
Ch. 6,
§ (AMD).
PL 1981,
Ch. 647,
§1 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §116. Funds of court
Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 3: SUPERIOR COURT
§116. Funds of court

All revenue received by the Supreme Judicial or Superior Court, whether directly or pursuant to an agreement entered into with the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services, from fines, forfeitures, penalties, fees and costs accrues to the State, except as otherwise provided under section 1057; Title 7, section 3910-A; Title 12, sections 3055 and 4508; Title 17, section 1015; Title 23, section 1653; Title 29-A, section 2602; and Title 34-A, section 1210-A, subsection 9. [2003, c. 20, Pt. R, §1 (rpr); §10 (aff).] div>
Funds received by the clerk as bail in criminal cases must be deposited daily in a special account. The clerk shall deposit the funds in an interest-bearing account unless the clerk determines that it is not cost effective to do so. Interest accrued in such an account is the property of and accrues to the State. The forfeiture and setoff of bail is as otherwise provided by law. [1991, c. 132, §1 (amd).]

Section History:
PL 1975,
Ch. 383,
§4 (NEW).
PL 1975,
Ch. 408,
§12 (NEW).
PL 1975,
Ch. 735,
§3 (RP ).
PL 1987,
Ch. 339,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 501,
§P1 (AMD).
PL 1991,
Ch. 132,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 65,
§A1 (AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 65,
§A153,C15 (AFF).
PL 1997,
Ch. 24,
§II5 (AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 357,
§1 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 617,
§1 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 698,
§1 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 698,
§7 (AFF).
PL 2003,
Ch. 20,
§R1 (AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 20,
§R10 (AFF).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §117. Other expenses of the court

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 3: SUPERIOR COURT
§117. Other expenses of the court

Within the limits of the funds and appropriations available to the Superior and Supreme Judicial Courts, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court or his designee may authorize the expenditure of funds for such other expenses and capital improvements as are reasonably necessary for the efficient operation of the Superior and Supreme Judicial Courts. [1975, c. 735, § 5 (amd).]

Section History:
PL 1975,
Ch. 383,
§4 (NEW).
PL 1975,
Ch. 408,
§12 (NEW).
PL 1975,
Ch. 735,
§3 (RP ).
PL 1975,
Ch. 735,
§5 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §118. Support from counties (REPEALED)

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 3: SUPERIOR COURT
§118. Support from counties (REPEALED)

Section History:
PL 1975,
Ch. 383,
§4 (NEW).
PL 1987,
Ch. 876,
§1,10 (RP ).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §119. Media coverage of judicial proceedings (REPEALED)

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 3: SUPERIOR COURT
§119. Media coverage of judicial proceedings (REPEALED)

Section History:
MRSA ,

§T4. SEC. 119 (RP ).
PL 1985,
Ch. 515,
§1 (NEW).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §120. Justice of the Superior Court to sit in District Court

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 3: SUPERIOR COURT
§120. Justice of the Superior Court to sit in District Court

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court may assign a Justice of the Superior Court who had been serving as a Judge of the District Court and who has been nominated and confirmed as a Justice of the Superior Court to sit in the District Court in order to finish any cases which he had presided over as a Judge of the District Court and which remain unresolved after his confirmation. [1987, c. 769, Pt. B, §2 (rpr).] div>
When so assigned, the justice has the same authority and jurisdiction in the District Court as a regular Judge of the District Court. The assigned justice may hear all matters and issue all orders, notices, decrees and judgments that any Judge of the District Court may hear and issue. [1987, c. 769, Pt. B, §2 (rpr).] div>
The order of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court directing a Justice of the Superior Court to sit in the District Court shall be filed with the Executive Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court, but need not be docketed or otherwise recorded in any case heard by the assigned justice. [1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §8 (amd).]

Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 577,
§ (NEW).
PL 1987,
Ch. 769,
§B2 (RPR).
PL 1989,
Ch. 502,
§A8 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §121. Justice or Active Retired Justice of Superior Court assigned to sit in District Court

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 3: SUPERIOR COURT
§121. Justice or Active Retired Justice of Superior Court assigned to sit in District Court

A Justice or an Active Retired Justice of the Superior Court may be assigned by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court to sit in the District Court and when so directed the justice has authority and jurisdiction in the District Court as if the justice were a regular judge of that court; and whenever the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court so directs, the justice may hear all matters and issue all orders, notices, decrees and judgments that any Judge of the District Court is authorized to hear and issue. [1999, c. 547, Pt B. §4 (amd); §80 (aff).] div>
The order of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court directing a Justice or an Active Retired Justice of the Superior Court to sit in the District Court must be filed with the Executive Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court, but need not be docketed or otherwise recorded in any case heard by that justice. [1999, c. 547, Pt B. §4 (amd); §80 (aff).]

Section History:
PL 1989,
Ch. 891,
§A1 (NEW).
PL 1999,
Ch. 547,
§B4 (AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 547,
§B80 (AFF).
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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007

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