Me. Stat. tit. 15 § 701

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 701 - Criminal prosecutions by indictment; excepted cases

No person shall be held to answer in any court for an alleged offense, unless on an indictment found by a grand jury, except for contempt of court and in the following cases:

1.Use of charging instrument other than an indictment. When a prosecution utilizing a charging instrument other than an indictment is expressly authorized by rule of court; or

[1997, c. 4, §1(RPR).]

2.District Courts and courts martial. In proceedings before the District Court, the District Court acting as a juvenile court and courts martial.

15 M.R.S. § 701

1971, c. 544, § 49 (AMD) . 1979, c. 663, § 94 (AMD) . 1997, c. 4, § 1 (AMD) .