USA Statutes : maine
Title : Title 17-A. MAINE CRIMINAL CODE
Chapter : Chapter 31. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Title 17-A - §751-A. Refusing to submit to arrest or detention
Title 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE
Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES
Chapter 31: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
§751-A. Refusing to submit to arrest or detention
1. A person is guilty of refusing to submit to an arrest or a detention if, with the intent to hinder, delay or prevent a law
enforcement officer from effecting the arrest or detention, that person:
A. Uses physical force against the law enforcement officer; or
[1997, c. 351, §3 (new).]
B. Creates a substantial risk of bodily injury to the law enforcement officer.
[1997, c. 351, §3 (new).]
[1997, c. 351, §3 (new).]
2. It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the person reasonably believed that the person attempting to effect
the arrest or detention was not a law enforcement officer.
A.
[2001, c. 128, §1 (rp).]
B.
[2001, c. 128, §1 (rp).]
[2001, c. 128, §1 (rpr).]
3. Refusing to submit to an arrest or a detention is a Class D crime.
[1997, c. 351, §3 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1997,
Ch. 351,
§3
(NEW).
PL 2001,
Ch. 128,
§1
(AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17-A - §751. Obstructing government administration
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§751. Obstructing government administration
1. A person is guilty of obstructing government administration if the person intentionally interferes by force, violence or
intimidation or by any physical act with a public servant performing or purporting to perform an official function.
[2003, c. 657, §5 (amd).]
2. This section does not apply to:
A. Refusal by a person to submit to an arrest or detention; or
[1997, c. 351, §2 (amd).]
B. Escape by a person from official custody, as defined in section 755.
[1975, c. 499, §1 (new).]
[1997, c. 351, §2 (amd).]
3. Obstructing government administration is a Class D crime.
[1975, c. 499, §1 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1975,
Ch. 499,
§1
(NEW).
PL 1997,
Ch. 351,
§2
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 657,
§5
(AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17-A - §752-A. Assault on an officer
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Chapter 31: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
§752-A. Assault on an officer
1. A person is guilty of assault on an officer if:
A. He intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to a law enforcement officer while the officer is in the
performance of his official duties; or
[1977, c. 656, §2 (new).]
B. While in custody pursuant to an arrest or pursuant to a court order, the person commits an assault on a corrections officer,
corrections supervisor or another member of the staff of an institution while the staff member is performing official duties.
As used in this paragraph "assault" means the crime defined in section 207, subsection 1, paragraph A.
[2003, c. 205, §4 (amd).]
[2003, c. 205, §4 (amd).]
2.
[1997, c. 67, §1 (rp).]
3. Assault on an officer is a Class C crime.
[1977, c. 656, §2 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1977,
Ch. 656,
§2
(NEW).
PL 1983,
Ch. 408,
§1,2
(AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 67,
§1
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 205,
§4
(AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17-A - §752-B. Unlawful interference with law enforcement dogs
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§752-B. Unlawful interference with law enforcement dogs
1. A person is guilty of unlawful interference with a law enforcement dog if the person intentionally or knowingly:
A. Kills, mutilates or permanently disables any dog that is in fact certified for law enforcement use and that the person knows
or reasonably should have known is used for law enforcement purposes. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; or
[2005, c. 69, §1 (amd).]
B. Torments, beats, strikes, injures, temporarily disables or otherwise mistreats any dog that is in fact certified for law
enforcement use and that the person knows or reasonably should have known is used for law enforcement purposes. Violation
of this paragraph is a Class D crime.
[2005, c. 69, §1 (amd).]
[2005, c. 69, §1 (amd).]
2. For the purposes of this section, a dog is certified for law enforcement use if the State has certified that the dog has
satisfactorily completed requisite training for one or more law enforcement purposes.
[1989, c. 446, §2 (new).]
3.
[2001, c. 383, §83 (rp); §156 (aff).]
Section History:
PL 1989,
Ch. 446,
§2
(NEW).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§156
(AFF).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§82,83
(AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 69,
§1
(AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17-A - §752-C. Assault on an emergency medical care provider
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Chapter 31: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
§752-C. Assault on an emergency medical care provider
1. A person is guilty of assault on an emergency medical care provider if that person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly
causes bodily injury to an emergency medical care provider while the emergency medical care provider is providing emergency
medical care.
[1997, c. 470, §1 (new).]
2. As used in this section, "emergency medical care provider" includes hospital personnel assisting in an emergency and emergency
medical services persons, defined in Title 32, section 83, subsection 12.
[1997, c. 470, §1 (new).]
3. Assault on an emergency medical care provider is a Class C crime.
[1997, c. 470, §1 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1997,
Ch. 470,
§1
(NEW).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17-A - §752-D. Unlawful interference with law enforcement horses
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§752-D. Unlawful interference with law enforcement horses
1. A person is guilty of unlawful interference with a law enforcement horse if the person intentionally or knowingly:
A. Kills, mutilates or permanently disables a horse that the person knows or reasonably should have known is used for law enforcement
purposes. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; or
[2001, c. 627, §1 (new).]
B. Torments, beats, strikes, injures, temporarily disables or otherwise mistreats a horse that the person knows or reasonably
should have known is used for law enforcement purposes. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime.
[2001, c. 627, §1 (new).]
[2001, c. 627, §1 (new).]
Section History:
PL 2001,
Ch. 627,
§1
(NEW).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17-A - §752. Assault on an officer (REPEALED)
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Chapter 31: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
§752. Assault on an officer (REPEALED)
Section History:
PL 1975,
Ch. 499,
§1
(NEW).
PL 1975,
Ch. 740,
§80,81
(AMD).
PL 1977,
Ch. 656,
§1
(RP ).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17-A - §753. Hindering apprehension or prosecution
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Chapter 31: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
§753. Hindering apprehension or prosecution
1.
[2001, c. 383, §84 (rp); §156 (aff).]
1-A.
[2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §16 (rp); §36 (aff).]
1-B. A person is guilty of hindering apprehension or prosecution if, with the intent to hinder, prevent or delay the discovery,
apprehension, prosecution, conviction or punishment of another person for the commission of a crime, the person:
A. Harbors or conceals the other person and:
(1) The actor knew of the conduct of the other person that has in fact resulted in the charge of murder or a Class A crime
or that has in fact rendered the other person liable to such a charge. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;
(2) The conduct of the other person has in fact resulted in the charge of murder or a Class A crime or in fact has rendered
the other person liable to such a charge or the other person is charged or is liable to be charged with a Class B crime.
Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime;
(3) The other person is charged or is liable to be charged with a Class C crime. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class
D crime; or
(4) The other person is charged or is liable to be charged with a Class D or Class E crime. Violation of this subparagraph
is a Class E crime;
[2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §17 (new); §36 (aff).]
B. Provides or aids in providing a dangerous weapon, transportation, disguise or other means of avoiding discovery or apprehension
and:
(1) The actor knew of the conduct of the other person that has in fact resulted in the charge of murder or a Class A crime
or that has in fact rendered the other person liable to such a charge. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;
(2) The conduct of the other person has in fact resulted in the charge of murder or a Class A crime or in fact has rendered
the other person liable to such a charge or the other person is charged or is liable to be charged with a Class B crime.
Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime;
(3) The other person is charged or is liable to be charged with a Class C crime. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class
D crime; or
(4) The other person is charged or is liable to be charged with a Class D or Class E crime. Violation of this subparagraph
is a Class E crime;
[2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §17 (new).]
C. Conceals, alters or destroys any physical evidence that might aid in the discovery, apprehension or conviction of the other
person and:
(1) The actor knew of the conduct of the other person that has in fact resulted in the charge of murder or a Class A crime
or that has in fact rendered the other person liable to such a charge. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;
(2) The conduct of the other person has in fact resulted in the charge of murder or a Class A crime or in fact has rendered
the other person liable to such a charge or the other person is charged or is liable to be charged with a Class B crime.
Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime;
(3) The other person is charged or is liable to be charged with a Class C crime. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class
D crime; or
(4) The other person is charged or is liable to be charged with a Class D or Class E crime. Violation of this subparagraph
is a Class E crime;
[2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §17 (new).]
D. Warns the other person of impending discovery or apprehension, except that this paragraph does not apply to a warning given
in connection with an effort to bring another person into compliance with the law, and:
(1) The actor knew of the conduct of the other person that has in fact resulted in the charge of murder or a Class A crime
or that has in fact rendered the other person liable to such a charge. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;
(2) The conduct of the other person has in fact resulted in the charge of murder or a Class A crime or in fact has rendered
the other person liable to such a charge or the other person is charged or is liable to be charged with a Class B crime.
Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime;
(3) The other person is charged or is liable to be charged with a Class C crime. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class
D crime; or
(4) The other person is charged or is liable to be charged with a Class D or Class E crime. Violation of this subparagraph
is a Class E crime;
[2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §17 (new).]
E. Obstructs by force, intimidation or deception anyone from performing an act that might aid in the discovery, apprehension,
prosecution or conviction of the other person and:
(1) The actor knew of the conduct of the other person that has in fact resulted in the charge of murder or a Class A crime
or that has in fact rendered the other person liable to such a charge. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;
(2) The conduct of the other person has in fact resulted in the charge of murder or a Class A crime or in fact has rendered
the other person liable to such a charge or the other person is charged or is liable to be charged with a Class B crime.
Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime;
(3) The other person is charged or is liable to be charged with a Class C crime. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class
D crime; or
(4) The other person is charged or is liable to be charged with a Class D or Class E crime. Violation of this subparagraph
is a Class E crime; or
[2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §17 (new).]
F. Aids the other person to safeguard the proceeds of or to profit from such crime and:
(1) The actor knew of the conduct of the other person that has in fact resulted in the charge of murder or a Class A crime
or that has in fact rendered the other person liable to such a charge. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;
(2) The conduct of the other person has in fact resulted in the charge of murder or a Class A crime or in fact has rendered
the other person liable to such a charge or the other person is charged or is liable to be charged with a Class B crime.
Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime;
(3) The other person is charged or is liable to be charged with a Class C crime. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class
D crime; or
(4) The other person is charged or is liable to be charged with a Class D or Class E crime. Violation of this subparagraph
is a Class E crime.
[2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §17 (new).]
[2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §17 (new); §36 (aff).]
2.
[2001, c. 383, §86 (rp); §156 (aff).]
2-A. Hindering apprehension or prosecution when the other person has committed a crime against another jurisdiction is graded
as in subsection 1-B. For purposes of this subsection, the classification of the crime of the other jurisdiction is determined
according to the formula contained in section 4-A, subsection 3 as if it were a crime of this jurisdiction outside this Code.
[2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §18 (amd); §36 (aff).]
3. As used in subsection 1-B, "crime" includes juvenile offenses. The sentencing class for hindering the apprehension or prosecution
of a juvenile is determined in the same manner as if the juvenile were a person 18 years of age or older, provided that if
the offense committed by the juvenile would not have been a crime if committed by a person 18 years of age or older, hindering
apprehension or prosecution is a Class E crime.
[2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §19 (amd); §36 (aff).]
Section History:
PL 1975,
Ch. 499,
§1
(NEW).
PL 1977,
Ch. 510,
§60,61
(AMD).
PL 1981,
Ch. 317,
§23
(AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§156
(AFF).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§84,88
(AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 667,
§D16-19
(AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 667,
§D36
(AFF).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17-A - §754. Obstructing criminal prosecution
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Chapter 31: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
§754. Obstructing criminal prosecution
1. A person is guilty of obstructing criminal prosecution if:
A. The person uses force, violence or intimidation, or the person promises, offers or gives any pecuniary benefit to another,
with the intent to induce the other:
(1) To refrain from initiating a criminal prosecution or juvenile proceeding; or
(2) To refrain from continuing with a criminal prosecution or juvenile proceeding that the other person has initiated; or
[2001, c. 383, §89 (amd); §156 (aff).]
B. The person solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit in consideration of doing any of the things specified
in this subsection.
[2001, c. 383, §89 (amd); §156 (aff).]
[2001, c. 383, §89 (amd); §156 (aff).]
2. This section does not apply to conduct authorized by Title 15, section 891.
[2001, c. 383, §89 (amd); §156 (aff).]
3. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that:
A. The charge in fact made or liable to be made was for a Class D or Class E crime or a comparable juvenile offense; and
[1977, c. 510, §62 (rpr).]
B. The pecuniary benefit did not exceed an amount which the actor believed to be due as restitution or indemnification for
harm caused by the offense.
[1977, c. 510, §62 (rpr).]
[1977, c. 510, §62 (rpr).]
4. Obstructing criminal prosecution is a Class C crime.
[1977, c. 510, §62 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1975,
Ch. 499,
§1
(NEW).
PL 1977,
Ch. 510,
§62
(RPR).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§156
(AFF).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§89
(AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17-A - §755. Escape
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Chapter 31: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
§755. Escape
1. A person is guilty of escape if without official permission the person intentionally:
A. Leaves official custody or intentionally fails to return to official custody following temporary leave granted for a specific
purpose or a limited period. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; or
[2001, c. 383, §90 (new); §156 (aff).]
B. Violates paragraph A and at the time of the escape the person uses physical force against another person, threatens to use
physical force or is armed with a dangerous weapon. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime.
[2001, c. 383, §90 (new); §156 (aff).]
[2001, c. 383, §90 (rpr); §156 (aff).]
1-A. A person is guilty of escape from intensive supervision imposed pursuant to chapter 52 if without official permission the
person intentionally:
A. Violates a curfew, time or travel restriction. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; or
[2003, c. 711, Pt. A, §5 (amd).]
B. Violates paragraph A and at the time of the escape the person uses physical force against another person, threatens to use
physical force or is armed with a dangerous weapon. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime.
[2001, c. 383, §91 (new); §156 (aff).]
[2003, c. 711, Pt. A, §5 (amd).]
1-B. A person is guilty of escape from supervised community confinement granted pursuant to Title 34-A, section 3036-A if without
official permission the person intentionally:
A. Fails to return to the correctional facility from which transfer was made upon the direction of the Commissioner of Corrections
or otherwise intentionally violates a curfew, residence, time or travel restriction. Violation of this paragraph is a Class
C crime; or
[2003, c. 711, Pt. A, §6 (amd).]
B. Violates paragraph A and at the time of the escape the person uses physical force against another person, threatens to use
physical force or is armed with a dangerous weapon. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime.
[2001, c. 383, §92 (new); §156 (aff).]
[2003, c. 711, Pt. A, §6 (amd).]
1-C. A person is guilty of escape from furlough or other rehabilitative program authorized under Title 34-A, section 3035 if
the person intentionally:
A. Goes to a location other than that permitted by the terms of the leave. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime;
or
[2001, c. 383, §93 (new); §156 (aff).]
B. Violates paragraph A and at the time of the escape the person uses physical force against another person, threatens to use
physical force or is armed with a dangerous weapon. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime.
[2001, c. 383, §93 (new); §156 (aff).]
[2001, c. 383, §93 (rpr); §156 (aff).]
1-D. A person is guilty of escape from arrest or escape during transport following arrest if without official permission the
arrested person intentionally:
A. Leaves following arrest prior to being transported, or while being transported to a jail, police station or other initial
place of detention or to a courthouse when a court has ordered that the person be arrested and transported directly to court.
Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; or
[2005, c. 63, §1 (amd).]
B. Violates paragraph A and at the time of the escape the person uses physical force against another person, threatens to use
physical force or is armed with a dangerous weapon. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime.
[2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §20 (new); §36 (aff).]
[2005, c. 63, §1 (amd).]
2. In the case of escape from arrest, it is a defense that the arresting officer acted unlawfully in making the arrest. In
all other cases, it is no defense that grounds existed for release from custody that could have been raised in a legal proceeding.
[1975, c. 499, §1 (new).]
3. As used in this section, "official custody" means arrest, custody in, or on the way to or from a courthouse or a jail, police
station, house of correction, or any institution or facility under the control of the Department of Corrections, or under
contract with the department for the housing of persons sentenced to imprisonment, the custody of any official of the department,
the custody of any institution in another jurisdiction pursuant to a sentence imposed under the authority of section 1253,
subsection 1-A or any custody pursuant to court order. A person on a parole or probation status is not, for that reason alone,
in "official custody" for purposes of this section.
[1985, c. 210 (amd).]
3-A. The following provisions govern prosecution for escape.
A. Prosecution for escape or attempted escape from any institution included in subsection 3 must be in the county in which
the institution is located.
[2001, c. 383, §95 (new); §156 (aff).]
B. Prosecution for escape or attempted escape of a person who has been transferred from one institution to another must be
in the county in which the institution the person was either transferred from or transferred to is located.
[2001, c. 383, §95 (new); §156 (aff).]
C. Prosecution for an escape or attempted escape for failure to return to official custody following temporary leave granted
for a specific purpose or a limited period must be in the county in which the institution from which the leave was granted
is located or in any county to which leave was granted.
[2001, c. 383, §95 (new); §156 (aff).]
D. Prosecution for escape or attempted escape from intensive supervision must be in the county in which the escape or attempted
escape occurred.
[2001, c. 383, §95 (new); §156 (aff).]
E. Prosecution for escape or attempted escape from supervised community confinement must be in the county in which the institution
from which the transfer to supervised community confinement was granted is located or in any county to which the transfer
to supervised community confinement was granted.
[2001, c. 383, §95 (new); §156 (aff).]
Notwithstanding other provisions of this section, in all cases of escape, prosecution may be in the county or division in
which the person who has escaped was apprehended.
[2001, c. 383, §95 (rpr); §156 (aff).]
4.
[2001, c. 383, §96 (rp); §156 (aff).]
Section History:
PL 1975,
Ch. 499,
§1
(NEW).
PL 1975,
Ch. 740,
§82,83
(AMD).
PL 1977,
Ch. 510,
§63,64
(AMD).
PL 1979,
Ch. 701,
§24-26
(AMD).
PL 1981,
Ch. 493,
§3
(AMD).
PL 1985,
Ch. 210,
§
(AMD).
PL 1985,
Ch. 821,
§1,2
(AMD).
PL 1991,
Ch. 845,
§1,2
(AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 440,
§1,2
(AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§156
(AFF).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§90-96
(AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 667,
§D20
(AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 667,
§D36
(AFF).
PL 2003,
Ch. 711,
§A5,6
(AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 63,
§1
(AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17-A - §756. Aiding escape
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§756. Aiding escape
1. A person is guilty of aiding escape if, with the intent to aid another person to violate section 755:
A. The actor conveys or attempts to convey to the other person any contraband. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime;
[2001, c. 383, §97 (amd); §156 (aff).]
A-1. The actor conveys or attempts to convey to the other person contraband that includes a dangerous weapon. Violation of this
paragraph is a Class B crime;
[2001, c. 383, §97 (new); §156 (aff).]
B. The actor furnishes plans, information or other assistance to the other person. Violation of this paragraph is a Class
C crime; or
[2001, c. 383, §97 (amd); §156 (aff).]
C. The actor whose official duties include maintaining persons in official custody, as defined in section 755, subsection 3,
permits such violation or an attempt at such violation. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime.
[2001, c. 383, §97 (amd); §156 (aff).]
[2001, c. 383, §97 (amd); §156 (aff).]
2. As used in this section, "contraband" means a dangerous weapon, any tool or other thing that may be used to facilitate a
violation of section 755, or any other thing that a person confined in official custody is prohibited by statute from making
or possessing.
[1989, c. 706, §1 (amd).]
3.
[2001, c. 383, §98 (rp); §156 (aff).]
4. A person may not be indicted or charged in an information with both a violation of this section and as an accomplice to
a violation of section 755.
[1975, c. 499, §1 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1975,
Ch. 499,
§1
(NEW).
PL 1975,
Ch. 740,
§84
(AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 706,
§1
(AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§156
(AFF).
PL 2001,
Ch. 383,
§97,98
(AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17-A - §757-A. Trafficking of tobacco in adult correctional facilities
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§757-A. Trafficking of tobacco in adult correctional facilities
1. A person is guilty of trafficking tobacco in an adult correctional facility if:
A. That person intentionally conveys or attempts to convey tobacco or tobacco products to a person confined in an adult correctional
facility that has banned the use of tobacco or tobacco products by prisoners; or
[2001, c. 386, §2 (new).]
B. That person is confined in an adult correctional facility that has banned the use of tobacco or tobacco products by prisoners
and the person intentionally obtains or possesses tobacco or tobacco products.
[2001, c. 386, §2 (new).]
[2001, c. 386, §2 (new).]
2. As used in this section, "adult correctional facility" means a county jail or correctional facility other than a juvenile
facility under the control of the Department of Corrections.
[2001, c. 386, §2 (new).]
3. Trafficking of tobacco in an adult correctional facility is a Class E crime.
[2001, c. 386, §2 (new).]
Section History:
PL 2001,
Ch. 386,
§2
(NEW).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17-A - §757-B. Trafficking of alcoholic beverages in adult correctional facilities
Title 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE
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§757-B. Trafficking of alcoholic beverages in adult correctional facilities
1. A person is guilty of trafficking of an alcoholic beverage in an adult correctional facility if:
A. That person intentionally conveys or attempts to convey an alcoholic beverage to a person confined in an adult correctional
facility; or
[2005, c. 329, §2 (new).]
B. That person is confined in an adult correctional facility and the person intentionally makes, obtains or possesses an alcoholic
beverage.
[2005, c. 329, §2 (new).]
[2005, c. 329, §2 (new).]
2. As used in this section, "adult correctional facility" means a county jail or correctional facility other than a juvenile
facility under the control of the Department of Corrections.
[2005, c. 329, §2 (new).]
3. Trafficking of an alcoholic beverage in an adult correctional facility is a Class E crime.
[2005, c. 329, §2 (new).]
Section History:
PL 2005,
Ch. 329,
§2
(NEW).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17-A - §757. Trafficking in prison contraband
Title 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE
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Chapter 31: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
§757. Trafficking in prison contraband
1. A person is guilty of trafficking in prison contraband if:
A. That person intentionally conveys or attempts to convey contraband to any person in official custody; or
[1989, c. 706, §2 (amd).]
B. Being a person in official custody, he intentionally makes, obtains or possesses contraband.
[1975, c. 499, § 1 (new).]
[1989, c. 706, §2 (amd).]
2. As used in this section, "official custody" has the same meaning as in section 755. As used in this section, "contraband"
has the same meaning as in section 756.
[1977, c. 510, § 65 (rpr).]
3. Trafficking in prison contraband is a Class C crime.
[1975, c. 499, § 1 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1975,
Ch. 499,
§1
(NEW).
PL 1975,
Ch. 740,
§85
(AMD).
PL 1977,
Ch. 510,
§65
(AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 706,
§2
(AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17-A - §758. Obstructing report of crime or injury
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§758. Obstructing report of crime or injury
1. A person is guilty of obstructing the report of a crime or injury if that person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly
disconnects, damages, disables, removes or uses physical force or intimidation to block access to a telephone, radio or other
electronic communication device with the intent to obstruct, prevent or interfere with another person's:
A. Report to a law enforcement agency; or
[1999, c. 644, §2 (new).]
B. Request for an ambulance or emergency medical assistance to a governmental agency, hospital, physician or other medical
service provider.
[1999, c. 644, §2 (new).]
[1999, c. 644, §2 (new).]
2. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the actor reasonably believed that the actor's conduct
was necessary to prevent a false public alarm or report as described in section 509.
[1999, c. 644, §2 (new).]
3. Obstructing report of crime or injury is a Class D crime.
[1999, c. 644, §2 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1999,
Ch. 644,
§2
(NEW).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17-A - §759. Violation of interstate compact for adult supervision
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§759. Violation of interstate compact for adult supervision
1. A person is guilty of violating an interstate compact for adult offender supervision if that person, after being convicted
and sentenced for a crime in a state that is a member of an interstate compact for adult offender supervision and subsequently
released on probation or parole, resides in this State without complying with the requirements of the interstate compact as
enacted by the sentencing state.
[2003, c. 706, Pt. B, §1 (new).]
2. Violation of an interstate compact for adult offender supervision is a Class D crime.
[2003, c. 706, Pt. B, §1 (new).]
Section History:
PL 2003,
Ch. 706,
§B1
(NEW).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 17-A - §760. Failure to report sexual assault of person in custody
Title 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE
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Chapter 31: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
§760. Failure to report sexual assault of person in custody
1. A member of the staff of a hospital, prison or other institution who knows that a person detained in that institution is
the victim of a crime of sexual assault that occurred while the person was in the institution but does not report that crime
to an appropriate criminal justice agency is guilty of failure to report a sexual assault of a person in custody.
[2005, c. 329, §3 (new).]
2. For purposes of this section, "sexual assault" means a crime under chapter 11.
[2005, c. 329, §3 (new).]
3. Failure to report a sexual assault of a person in custody is a Class E crime.
[2005, c. 329, §3 (new).]
Section History:
PL 2005,
Ch. 329,
§3
(NEW).
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