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Title 4 - §801-A. Reports; limitations (REPEALED)

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Subchapter 1: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE

§801-A. Reports; limitations (REPEALED)

Section History:
PL 1977,
Ch. 604,
§1 (NEW).
PL 1987,
Ch. 395,
§A11 (RP ).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §801-B. Budget (REPEALED)

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Subchapter 1: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE

§801-B. Budget (REPEALED)

Section History:
PL 1977,
Ch. 604,
§1 (NEW).
PL 1995,
Ch. 279,
§1 (RP ).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §801. Board of bar examiners; purpose; appointment

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Subchapter 1: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE

§801. Board of bar examiners; purpose; appointment

The Supreme Judicial Court shall create a board of bar examiners for the purposes of designing, administering and passing judgment on examinations taken by those individuals seeking admission to the bar. The board shall make recommendations to the Supreme Judicial Court as to which individuals have successfully passed this examination process and fulfilled the other requirements of this chapter for admission to the bar. All procedural, administrative and budgetary actions of a board of bar examiners shall be subject to rules established by the Supreme Judicial Court and are deemed to be actions of the Supreme Judicial Court. The board shall be composed of 9 members, 7 of whom shall be licensed to practice law in the State and shall be appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of the Supreme Judicial Court. The remaining 2 members shall be public members and shall be appointed by the Governor. [1987, c. 395, Pt. A, § 10 (rpr).]

Section History:
PL 1971,
Ch. 286,
§1 (RPR).
PL 1975,
Ch. 66,
§1 (RPR).
PL 1975,
Ch. 575,
§1,2 (AMD).
PL 1975,
Ch. 770,
§14 (RPR).
PL 1977,
Ch. 3,
§1,2 (AMD).
PL 1977,
Ch. 694,
§2 (AMD).
PL 1983,
Ch. 812,
§12 (AMD).
PL 1985,
Ch. 124,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1987,
Ch. 395,
§A10 (RPR).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §802. Attorneys from other states

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Subchapter 1: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE

§802. Attorneys from other states

Attorneys who are practicing law in other states, territories or foreign countries may be admitted on motion to try cases in any of the courts of this State by those courts, but shall not be admitted to the general practice of law in this State without complying with section 805-A. [1985, c. 124, § 2 (amd).]

Section History:
PL 1967,
Ch. 441,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1971,
Ch. 286,
§1 (RPR).
PL 1973,
Ch. 550,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1985,
Ch. 124,
§2 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §803. Qualifications for taking bar examination

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Subchapter 1: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE

§803. Qualifications for taking bar examination

1. Evidence of graduation. Before taking the examination for admission to the bar of the State, each applicant shall produce to a board of bar examiners satisfactory evidence that he graduated with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or that he successfully completed at least 2 years' work as a candidate for that degree at an accredited college or university. [1987, c. 395, Pt. A, § 12 (amd).]

2. Further qualifications. Each applicant shall produce to a board of bar examiners satisfactory evidence that he:

A. Graduated from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; [1985, c. 124, § 3 (new).]

B. Graduated from a law school accredited by the United States jurisdiction in which it is located, that he has been admitted to practice by examination in one or more jurisdictions within the United States and has been in active practice there for at least 3 years; [1985, c. 124, §3 (new).]

C. Graduated from a foreign law school with a legal education which, in the board's opinion, is equivalent to that provided in those law schools accredited by the American Bar Association; or [1985, c. 124, §3 (new).]

D. Successfully completed 23 of the requirements for graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and then pursued the study of law in the office of an attorney within the State for at least one year. [1985, c. 124, § 3 (new).]

[1987, c. 395, Pt. A, § 12 (amd).]

3. Eligibility for examination. When an applicant has satisfied a board of bar examiners that these requirements have been fulfilled and has paid a fee fixed by the Supreme Judicial Court, he is eligible to take the examinations prepared or adopted by the board to determine if he has the qualifications required by this chapter for admission to the bar. [1987, c. 395, Pt. A, § 12 (amd).]

Section History:
PL 1971,
Ch. 286,
§1 (RPR).
PL 1973,
Ch. 550,
§2 (AMD).
PL 1975,
Ch. 66,
§2 (AMD).
PL 1985,
Ch. 124,
§3 (RPR).
PL 1987,
Ch. 395,
§A12 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §804. Further qualifications; examination; fee; grade of (REPEALED)

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Subchapter 1: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE

§804. Further qualifications; examination; fee; grade of (REPEALED)

Section History:
PL 1967,
Ch. 370,
§1,2 (AMD).
PL 1971,
Ch. 286,
§2 (AMD).
PL 1971,
Ch. 411,
§ (AMD).
PL 1971,
Ch. 622,
§6 (AMD).
PL 1973,
Ch. 550,
§3 (AMD).
PL 1975,
Ch. 66,
§3 (AMD).
PL 1979,
Ch. 541,
§A14 (AMD).
PL 1983,
Ch. 247,
§ (AMD).
PL 1985,
Ch. 124,
§4 (RP ).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §805-A. Qualifications for admission to practice

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Subchapter 1: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE

§805-A. Qualifications for admission to practice

1. Certificate of qualification; admission. Any person who produces a certificate of qualification from the board recommending his admission to the bar may be admitted to practice as an attorney in the courts of this State on motion in open court. No person may be denied the opportunity to qualify for admission because of race, creed, color, national origin or sex. [1985, c. 124, §6 (new).]

2. Issuance of certificate of qualification. A board of bar examiners shall issue a certificate of qualification stating that the applicant is a person of good moral character and possesses sufficient learning in the law to practice as an attorney in the courts of this State to each applicant who:

A. Produces satisfactory evidence of good moral character.

(1) The fact that an applicant has been convicted as an adult of a crime that is punishable by imprisonment of one year or more in this State or in another state or jurisdiction of the United States raises a presumption that the applicant has not met this requirement. This presumption may be rebutted by proof that a lawful pardon has been obtained, that extraordinary circumstances surrounded the commission of the crime or that a reasonable amount of time has passed since the applicant's conviction and completion of sentence and there is evidence of complete rehabilitation based on the applicant's subsequent history.

(2) Nothing in subparagraph (1) precludes the board or the Supreme Judicial Court from considering a conviction as a basis for disqualification under this paragraph;
[1993, c. 643, §1 (amd).]

B. Attains the passing grades established by the board on those examinations required by the board; and [1985, c. 124, § 6 (new).]

C. Establishes that he attended and observed any legal proceedings required by the board. [1985, c. 124, § 6 (new).]

[1993, c. 643, §1 (amd).]

3. Admission within one year of passing bar examination. The applicant must be admitted to practice within one year from the time that he has been notified of his passing of the bar examination. This one-year period may be enlarged by successive one-year periods by a Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court on motion for good cause shown during the period. [1985, c. 124, § 6 (new).]

Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 124,
§6 (NEW).
PL 1987,
Ch. 395,
§A14 (AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 643,
§1 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §805. Reexamination (REPEALED)

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Subchapter 1: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE

§805. Reexamination (REPEALED)

Section History:
PL 1971,
Ch. 286,
§3,4 (AMD).
PL 1975,
Ch. 66,
§4 (RPR).
PL 1985,
Ch. 124,
§5 (RPR).
PL 1987,
Ch. 395,
§A13 (RP ).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §806-A. License to practice subject to condition

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Subchapter 1: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE

§806-A. License to practice subject to condition

Each person who is admitted to practice as an attorney in this State must complete, within 18 months after his license is issued, any practical skills course approved by the board. This period may be enlarged by a Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court on motion for good cause shown during that period. [1985, c. 124, § 7 (new).] div>
If an attorney fails to complete this course within the time allowed, the board shall notify the Supreme Judicial Court and the Board of Overseers of the Bar that the attorney's license is invalid and continued practice of law is unauthorized under section 807. [1985, c. 124, § 7 (new).] div>
An attorney who loses his license under this section shall be readmitted after notifying the Supreme Judicial Court and the Board of Overseers of the Bar of his later compliance with this section. [1985, c. 124, §7 (new).]

Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 124,
§7 (NEW).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §806. Attorney's oath

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Subchapter 1: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE

§806. Attorney's oath

Upon admission to the bar, every applicant shall, in open court, take and subscribe an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this State, and take the following oath, or, in the case of an applicant conscientiously scrupulous of taking an oath, such applicant shall make appropriate affirmations to the same effect: [1975, c. 66 § 5 (amd).] div>
"You solemnly swear that you will do no falsehood nor consent to the doing of any in court, and that if you know of an intention to commit any, you will give knowledge thereof to the justices of the court or some of them that it may be prevented; you will not wittingly or willingly promote or sue any false, groundless or unlawful suit nor give aid or consent to the same; that you will delay no man for lucre or malice, but will conduct yourself in the office of an attorney within the courts according to the best of your knowledge and discretion, and with all good fidelity, as well as to the courts, as to your clients. So help you God."

Section History:
PL 1975,
Ch. 66,
§5 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §807-A. Representation by Bureau of Unemployment Compensation, Department of the Attorney General or Bureau of Revenue Services employees (CONFLICT)

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Subchapter 1: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE

§807-A. Representation by Bureau of Unemployment Compensation, Department of the Attorney General or Bureau of Revenue Services employees (CONFLICT)

Upon the promulgation of and in accordance with rules adopted by the Supreme Judicial Court, employees of the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation may serve civil process and represent the bureau in District Court in disclosure proceedings pursuant to Title 14, chapter 502, ancillary to the collection of taxes and overpayments for which warrants have been issued pursuant to Title 26, chapter 13. [1995, c. 560, Pt. G, §2 (amd).] div>
(CONFLICT: Text as amended by PL 2005, 218, §1) Upon promulgation of and in accordance with rules adopted by the Supreme Judicial Court, employees of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services may serve civil process and represent the bureau in District Court in disclosure proceedings pursuant to Title 14, chapter 502, ancillary to the collection of taxes for which warrants have been issued pursuant to Title 36, and may represent the State Tax Assessor in arraignment proceedings in District Court in cases in which a criminal complaint has been filed alleging violation of Title 36, section 2113 or 5332. [2005, c. 218, §1 (amd).] div>
(CONFLICT: Text as amended by PL 2005, c. 332, §1) Upon promulgation of and in accordance with rules adopted by the Supreme Judicial Court, employees of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services may serve civil process and represent the bureau in District Court in disclosure proceedings pursuant to Title 14, chapter 502, ancillary to the collection of taxes for which warrants have been issued pursuant to Title 36, and may represent the State Tax Assessor in arraignment proceedings in District Court in cases in which a criminal complaint has been filed alleging violation of a provision of Title 36. [2005, c. 332, §1 (amd).] div>
Upon the promulgation of and in accordance with rules adopted by the Supreme Judicial Court, employees of the Department of the Attorney General may serve civil process and represent the State in District Court in disclosure proceedings pursuant to Title 14, chapter 502. [2003, c. 278, §4 (new).] div>
If the Supreme Judicial Court adopts rules under this section, the rules must include the establishment of standards and a method to certify employees of the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation, the Department of the Attorney General and the Bureau of Revenue Services who may represent the State in court under this section as being familiar with court procedures. [2003, c. 278, §4 (amd).]

Section History:
PL 1985,
Ch. 598,
§2 (NEW).
PL 1987,
Ch. 497,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 508,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 560,
§G2 (AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 526,
§14 (AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 278,
§4 (AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 218,
§1 (AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 332,
§1 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §807. Unauthorized practice of law

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Subchapter 1: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE

§807. Unauthorized practice of law

1. Prohibition. No person may practice law or profess to practice law within the State or before its courts, or demand or receive any remuneration for those services rendered in this State, unless that person has been admitted to the bar of this State and has complied with section 806-A, or unless that person has been admitted to try cases in the courts of this State under section 802. [1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§2 and 10 (rpr); c. 265, §1 (new); c. 755 (rpr).]

2. Violation. Any person who practices law in violation of these requirements is guilty of the unauthorized practice of law, which is a Class E crime. [1989, c. 265, §1 (new); c. 755 (rpr).]

3. Application. This section shall not be construed to apply to:

A. Practice before any Federal Court by any person admitted to practice therein; [1989, c. 265, §1 (new); c. 755 (rpr).]

B. A person pleading or managing that person's own cause in court; [1989, c. 265, §1 (new); c. 755 (rpr).]

C. An officer or authorized employee of a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship or governmental entity, or a member, manager or authorized employee of a limited liability company, who is not an attorney but is appearing for that organization:

(1) In an action cognizable as a small claim under Title 14, chapter 738; or

(2) For the purposes of entering a plea or answer and paying the fine or penalty for a violation by that organization of Title 23, chapter 24 or Title 29-A;
[2001, c. 119, §1 (amd).]

D. A person who is not an attorney, but is representing a municipality under:

(1) Title 30-A, section 2671, subsection 3;

(3) Title 30-A, section 4452, subsection 1; or

(4) Title 38, section 441, subsection 2;
[1997, c. 296, §1 (amd).]

E. A person who is not an attorney, but is representing the Department of Environmental Protection under Title 38, section 342, subsection 7; [1989, c. 265, §1 (new); c. 755 (rpr).]

F. A person who is not an attorney, but is representing the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation or the Bureau of Revenue Services under section 807-A; [1995, c. 560, Pt. G, §1 (amd); 1997, c. 526, §14 (amd).]

G. A person who is not an attorney, but is representing a party in any hearing, action or proceeding before the Workers' Compensation Board as provided in Title 39-A, section 317; [1995, c. 419, §1 (amd).]

H. A person who is not an attorney but has been designated to represent the Department of Health and Human Services under Title 22, section 3473, subsection 3 or under Title 34-B, section 1204, subsection 7 in Probate Court proceedings; [RR 2003, c. 2, §1 (cor).]

I. A person who is not an attorney, but is representing the Department of Health and Human Services in a child support enforcement matter as provided by Title 14, section 3128-A, subsection 7; Title 18-A, section 5-204; and Title 19-A, section 2361, subsection 10; [2001, c. 554, §1 (amd); 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (rev).]

J. For the purposes of defending a civil action filed against a corporation, an officer of the corporation if the corporation is organized in this State and has 5 or fewer shareholders; [1997, c. 683, Pt. E, §2 (amd).]

K. A person who is not an attorney, but who is representing the Department of Health and Human Services in accordance with Title 19-A, section 1615; Title 19-A, section 2009, subsection 8; Title 19-A, section 2201, subsection 1-B; and Title 19-A, section 2202, subsection 1-B; [1999, c. 139, §1 (amd); 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (rev).]

L. A person who is not an attorney, but who is representing the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources in accordance with Title 7, section 3909, subsection 2; [2003, c. 278, §1 (amd).]

M. A law enforcement officer, as defined in Title 29-A, section 101, subsection 30, who is not an attorney but who is representing the State in the prosecution of a traffic infraction, as defined in Title 29-A, section 101, subsection 85, when representation in that matter has been approved by the prosecuting attorney; or [2003, c. 278, §2 (amd).]

N. A person who is not an attorney, but is representing the State under section 807-A. [2003, c. 278, §3 (new).]

[2003, c. 278, §§1-3 (amd); c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (rev); RR 2003, c. 2, §1 (cor).]

4. Evidence. In all proceedings, the fact, as shown by the records of the Board of Overseers of the Bar, that that person is not recorded as a member of the bar shall be prima facie evidence that that person is not a member of the bar licensed to practice law in the State. [1989, c. 265, §1 (new); c. 755 (rpr).]
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Notwithstanding any of the other provisions of this chapter and under such terms, conditions, limitations, qualifications and supervision as the Supreme Judicial Court shall by rule require, a senior law student who is enrolled in a law school which is approved by the American Bar Association, may appear in the courts of the State on behalf of the State or an agency thereof, or under the supervision of an organization providing legal services to the indigent approved by the Supreme Judicial Court on behalf of an individual receiving services through such organization. [1989, c. 755 (rpr).]

Section History:
PL 1965,
Ch. 92,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1969,
Ch. 396,
§ (AMD).
PL 1973,
Ch. 625,
§13 (AMD).
PL 1975,
Ch. 636,
§ (AMD).
PL 1977,
Ch. 593,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1977,
Ch. 696,
§26 (AMD).
PL 1979,
Ch. 700,
§2 (AMD).
PL 1983,
Ch. 126,
§ (AMD).
PL 1983,
Ch. 420,
§ (AMD).
PL 1983,
Ch. 796,
§2 (AMD).
PL 1985,
Ch. 124,
§8 (AMD).
PL 1985,
Ch. 598,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1985,
Ch. 742,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1987,
Ch. 30,
§ (AMD).
PL 1987,
Ch. 402,
§A8 (AMD).
PL 1987,
Ch. 559,
§B1 (AMD).
PL 1987,
Ch. 737,
§C4,C106 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 6,
§ (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 9,
§2 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 104,
§C2,C8,C10 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 265,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 755,
§ (RPR).
PL 1989,
Ch. 858,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1991,
Ch. 885,
§E4 (AMD).
PL 1991,
Ch. 885,
§E47 (AFF).
PL 1995,
Ch. 65,
§A153,C15 (AFF).
PL 1995,
Ch. 65,
§A5 (AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 419,
§1-3 (AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 560,
§G1,K82 (AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 560,
§K83 (AFF).
PL 1995,
Ch. 599,
§1-3 (AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 694,
§D4 (AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 694,
§E2 (AFF).
PL 1997,
Ch. 238,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 296,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 393,
§A6 (AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 393,
§A7 (AFF).
PL 1997,
Ch. 466,
§1,2 (AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 466,
§28 (AFF).
PL 1997,
Ch. 526,
§14 (AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 669,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 683,
§E2-4 (AMD).
RR 1997,
Ch. 1,
§2 (COR).
PL 1999,
Ch. 139,
§1-3 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 119,
§1 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 354,
§3 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 554,
§1 (AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 278,
§1-3 (AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 689,
§B6 (REV).
RR 2003,
Ch. 2,
§1 (COR).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §808. Action for injunction

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Subchapter 1: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE

§808. Action for injunction

Upon his own information or upon complaint of any person, including any judge or any organized bar association in this State, the Attorney General may maintain an action for injunctive relief in the Superior Court against any person who renders, offers to render or holds himself out as rendering any service which constitutes the unauthorized practice of the law. Any organized bar association in this State may intervene in the action, at any stage of the proceeding, for good cause shown. [1965, c. 92, § 2 (new).] div>
The action may be maintained by any organized bar association in this State. [1965, c. 92, § 2 (new).]

Section History:
PL 1965,
Ch. 92,
§2 (NEW).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §809. Investigation by Attorney General

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Subchapter 1: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE

§809. Investigation by Attorney General

The Attorney General may investigate any complaint of unauthorized practice of the law and the Attorney General, his deputy, assistant, special assistant or other officer designated by him may subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, examine them under oath and require the production of any relevant documentary evidence. [1965, c. 92, § 2 (new).] div>
The laws relating to the attendance of witnesses in civil actions and the payment of their fees and expenses to those witnesses shall apply to investigations made by the Attorney General under sections 808 to 811. [1965, c. 92, § 2 (new).] div>
If a person fails or refuses to obey a subpoena or to testify as to any material matter regarding which he may be interrogated, the Superior Court, upon application by the Attorney General, may issue to the person an order requiring him to appear before the Attorney General, or the officer designated by him, to produce documentary evidence, or testify. Failure to obey the order of the court may be punished by the court as a contempt of court. [1965, c. 92, § 2 (new).] div>
When requested, public officers, their deputies, assistants, subordinates, clerks or employees shall furnish to the Attorney General, his deputy, assistants or other designated officer all information and assistance. [1965, c. 92, § 2 (new).] div>
Investigations under this section shall be confidential. Any person participating in the investigation who, except as required in the discharge of his official duties, discloses to any person other than to a person under investigation, the name of any person under investigation or of any witness examined, or any other information obtained in the investigation is guilty of a Class E crime. [1977, c. 696, § 27.] div>
Every person, whose conduct is investigated under this section, shall be furnished with a written specification of the issues which are to be considered, and shall be given an opportunity to present evidence and be heard upon the specified issues. [1965, c. 92, § 2 (new).]

Section History:
PL 1965,
Ch. 92,
§2 (NEW).
PL 1977,
Ch. 696,
§27 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §810. Remedies and procedures additional

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Subchapter 1: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE

§810. Remedies and procedures additional

The remedies and procedures provided in sections 808 to 811 are in addition to and not in substitution for other available remedies and procedures. [1965, c. 92, § 2 (new).]

Section History:
PL 1965,
Ch. 92,
§2 (NEW).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §811. Person defined

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Subchapter 1: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE

§811. Person defined

"Person" means any individual, corporation, partnership or association. [1965, c. 92, § 2 (new).]

Section History:
PL 1965,
Ch. 92,
§2 (NEW).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §812. Attorneys' Client Security Fund (REPEALED)

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Subchapter 1: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE

§812. Attorneys' Client Security Fund (REPEALED)

Section History:
PL 1991,
Ch. 9,
§E2 (NEW).
PL 1991,
Ch. 528,
§E5 (RP ).
PL 1991,
Ch. 528,
§RRR (AFF).
PL 1991,
Ch. 591,
§E5 (RP ).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §851. Information against attorney

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Subchapter 2: REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION

§851. Information against attorney

Whenever an information is filed in the office of the clerk of courts in any county by the Attorney General, or by a committee of the State Bar Association, or by a committee of the bar or bar association of such county, charging that an attorney at law has conducted himself in a manner unworthy of an attorney, or has become and is disqualified for the office of attorney and counselor at law, for reasons specified in the information, any Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court may, in the name of the State, issue a rule requiring the attorney informed against to appear on a day fixed to show cause why his name should not be struck from the roll of attorneys, or such other disciplinary measures imposed as the justice deems appropriate, which rule, with an attested copy of the information, shall be served upon such attorney in such manner as the justice directs at least 14 days before the return day, and shall be made returnable either in the county where such attorney resides or where it is charged that the misconduct was committed. [1965, c. 309, § 1 (amd).]

Section History:
PL 1965,
Ch. 309,
§1 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §852. Denial of charges; information to stand for hearing

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Subchapter 2: REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION

§852. Denial of charges; information to stand for hearing

If the attorney on whom such service has been made, on or before said return day files in the office of the clerk of courts in said county of return a denial of the charges specified in the information, the information shall thereupon stand upon the docket for hearing at such time and place as said justice shall order, upon such lawful evidence as may be produced either by the State or by the respondent.
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §853. Proceedings on default or hearing

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Subchapter 2: REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION

§853. Proceedings on default or hearing

If such attorney fails to file his denial, the facts set forth in the information shall be taken as confessed. If the justice finds that the facts so confessed are sufficient to disqualify the respondent from holding the office of attorney and counselor at law, or if, in case of denial, the justice upon hearing finds that any of the charges specified are true and that the acts proved are sufficient to disqualify the respondent, he shall give judgment accordingly, and shall enter a decree that the respondent be removed from the office of attorney and counselor at law in all the courts of the State and that his name be struck from the roll of attorneys. div>
If the justice upon the facts so confessed, or, in the case of denial, upon hearing, finds that any of the charges specified are true but that the acts proved are not sufficient to disqualify the respondent permanently from holding the office of attorney and counselor at law, he shall give judgment accordingly and may suspend such respondent from the practice of law for such period as the justice may deem appropriate, or impose such other disciplinary measures as the justice deems appropriate. [1965, c. 309, § 2 (new).]

Section History:
PL 1965,
Ch. 309,
§2 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §854. Judgment final unless appealed

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Subchapter 2: REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION

§854. Judgment final unless appealed

The judgment of such justice shall be final unless the respondent within one week files his appeal therefrom to the law court by entering his claim therefor upon the docket.
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §855. Appeals

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Subchapter 2: REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION

§855. Appeals

The appeal shall be heard upon printed copies of the case furnished by the respondent at the next law term. If the case is not argued, it shall be decided upon the record, and if the respondent fails to enter his appeal with the printed copies of the case during the first 3 days of said law term, the counsel for the prosecution shall enter the appeal with an attested copy of the judgment and decree, whereupon the same shall be affirmed by the law court.
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §856. Conduct of prosecution

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Subchapter 2: REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION

§856. Conduct of prosecution

The prosecution shall be conducted by the district attorney for the county where the rule is returnable, unless the justice issuing the rule appoints some other suitable counsel to perform said duty. Compulsory process shall issue to compel the attendance of witnesses, and in case of decree of removal, judgment shall be rendered in behalf of the State against the respondent for full costs to be taxed by the court. [1973, c. 567, § 20 (amd).]

Section History:
PL 1973,
Ch. 567,
§20 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §857. Interpretation of provisions

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Subchapter 2: REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION

§857. Interpretation of provisions

Sections 851 to 856 do not annul or restrict any authority hitherto possessed or exercised by the courts over attorneys.
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §858. Resignation and reinstatement of attorneys

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Subchapter 2: REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION

§858. Resignation and reinstatement of attorneys

Any member of the bar of this State may resign from the office of attorney and counselor at law by submitting his resignation to any Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court who may or may not, in his discretion, in the name of the State of Maine accept such resignation and order that such attorney's name be stricken from the roll of attorneys of the State. No person whose resignation from his office of attorney and counselor at law has been accepted by a Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court shall be readmitted to the practice of law in any of the courts of the State or entitled to practice law within said State unless and until he shall have been reinstated as an attorney and counselor at law by a Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court. The procedure for such reinstatement shall be the same as in the case of attorneys who have been disbarred.
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §859. False advertising or representation to be an attorney.

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Subchapter 2: REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION

§859. False advertising or representation to be an attorney.

If any person who has not been admitted to practice law in this State or whose name has been struck from the roll of attorneys advertises as or represents himself to be an attorney or counselor at law, he shall be guilty of a Class E crime. [1977, c. 696, § 28 (rpr).]

Section History:
PL 1977,
Ch. 696,
§28 (RPR).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §860. Management of causes by parties or counsel

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Subchapter 2: REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION

§860. Management of causes by parties or counsel

Parties may plead and manage their own causes in court or do so by the aid of such counsel as they see fit to employ. No person whose name has been struck from the roll of attorneys for misconduct shall plead or manage causes in court under a power of attorney for any other party or be eligible for appointment as a notary public. [1981, c. 456, Pt. A, § 6 (amd).]

Section History:
PL 1981,
Ch. 456,
§A6 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §901. Establishment and maintenance (REPEALED)

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Subchapter 3: CENTRAL REGISTER

§901. Establishment and maintenance (REPEALED)

Section History:
PL 1971,
Ch. 115,
§1,2 (AMD).
PL 1979,
Ch. 13,
§6 (RP ).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §902. Preparation (REPEALED)

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Subchapter 3: CENTRAL REGISTER

§902. Preparation (REPEALED)

Section History:
PL 1971,
Ch. 115,
§1,2 (AMD).
PL 1979,
Ch. 13,
§6 (RP ).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §903. Revision (REPEALED)

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Subchapter 3: CENTRAL REGISTER

§903. Revision (REPEALED)

Section History:
PL 1971,
Ch. 115,
§1,2 (AMD).
PL 1979,
Ch. 13,
§6 (RP ).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §904. Register as evidence (REPEALED)

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Subchapter 3: CENTRAL REGISTER

§904. Register as evidence (REPEALED)

Section History:
PL 1971,
Ch. 115,
§1,2 (AMD).
PL 1979,
Ch. 13,
§6 (RP ).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 Title 4 - §905. Certificates (REPEALED)

Title 4: JUDICIARY
Chapter 17: ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Subchapter 3: CENTRAL REGISTER

§905. Certificates (REPEALED)

Section History:
PL 1971,
Ch. 115,
§1,2 (AMD).
PL 1979,
Ch. 13,
§6 (RP ).
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