Me. Stat. tit. 19-A § 1775

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 1775 - Role of prosecutor
1.Action by prosecutor. In a case arising under this chapter or involving the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, the prosecutor may take any lawful action, including resorting to a proceeding under this subchapter or any other available civil proceeding to locate a child, obtain the return of a child or enforce a child custody determination if there is:
A. An existing child custody determination; [1999, c. 486, §3(NEW); 1999, c. 486, §6(AFF).]
B. A request to do so from a court in a pending child custody proceeding; [1999, c. 486, §3(NEW); 1999, c. 486, §6(AFF).]
C. A reasonable belief that a criminal statute has been violated; or [1999, c. 486, §3(NEW); 1999, c. 486, §6(AFF).]
D. A reasonable belief that the child has been wrongfully removed or retained in violation of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. [1999, c. 486, §3(NEW); 1999, c. 486, §6(AFF).]

[1999, c. 486, §3(NEW); 1999, c. 486, §6(AFF).]

2.Prosecutor acts on behalf of court. A prosecutor acting under this section acts on behalf of the court and may not represent any party.

[1999, c. 486, §3(NEW); 1999, c. 486, §6(AFF).]

19-A M.R.S. § 1775

1999, c. 486, § 3 (NEW) . 1999, c. 486, § 6 (AFF) .