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§1094-A
Title 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL
Part 2: PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL
Chapter 105-A: MAINE BAIL CODE
Subchapter 5: ENFORCEMENT
Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
§1094-C

§1094-B. Improper contact with a family or household member prior to the setting of preconviction bail

1.  Improper contact.  A person is guilty of improper contact with a family or household member prior to the setting of preconviction bail if:  
A. The person is being detained as a result of the person's arrest for an offense specified in section 1023, subsection 4, paragraph B‑1;   [PL 2013, c. 478, §2 (NEW).]
B. Preconviction bail has not been set by a justice or judge;   [PL 2013, c. 478, §2 (NEW).]
C. The person is notified, in writing or otherwise, by the county jail staff or a law enforcement officer not to make direct or indirect contact with the specifically identified alleged victim of the offense for which the person is being detained;   [PL 2017, c. 66, §1 (AMD).]
D. The alleged victim is a family or household member of the person; and   [PL 2013, c. 478, §2 (NEW).]
E. After the notification specified in paragraph C, the person intentionally or knowingly makes direct or indirect contact with the specifically identified alleged victim.   [PL 2013, c. 478, §2 (NEW).]
As used in this subsection, "family or household member" has the same meaning as in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 6.  
[PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §13 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).]
2.  Penalty.  Violation of this section is a Class D crime.  
[PL 2013, c. 478, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 478, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 66, §1 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §13 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).
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