Bill > LD374

This bill modifies existing Maine law regarding the compensation of deputy and assistant district attorneys by requiring that they be treated comparably to assistant attorneys general and public defenders in terms of pay and benefits. Specifically, the bill changes language from "shall" to "must" when describing how compensation for these legal professionals is determined, and adds a provision explicitly stating that deputy and assistant district attorneys must receive compensation and benefits comparable to assistant attorneys general and public defenders. The bill also includes a definition of "public defender" by referencing Title 4, section 1802, subsection 5 of Maine law, which helps clarify the scope of the compensation comparison. This change aims to ensure more equitable treatment of legal professionals working in different public legal roles within the state's justice system, potentially addressing potential disparities in compensation and benefits across different types of public legal positions.

Justice

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=374&snum=132