Me. Stat. tit. 17-A § 435

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 435 - Added jurisdiction to prosecute
1. In addition to the State's having jurisdiction pursuant to section 7 to convict a person under section 432 or 433, the State has jurisdiction to convict a person under this chapter when that person is physically located outside of this State and the prohibited conduct:
A. Occurs outside of this State and the victim of the crime is a resident of this State at the time of the crime; and [2011, c. 377, §1(NEW).]
B. Is sufficient under this section to constitute a crime in this State. [2011, c. 377, §1(NEW).]

[2011, c. 377, §1(NEW).]

2. As used in this section, "resident" means a person who lives in this State either permanently or for an extended period. "Extended period" includes, but is not limited to, the period of time a student attends a school or college and the period of time a person serving in the Armed Forces of the United States is stationed in this State.

[2011, c. 377, §1(NEW).]

17-A M.R.S. § 435

Added by 2011, c. 377,§ 1, eff. 9/28/2011.