Bill > LD2058

This bill modifies existing Maine state law regarding the availability of municipal and county jails for detaining individuals arrested on criminal charges. Specifically, the bill clarifies that municipal and county jails must be available at all times for detention of persons arrested by any Maine state, county, or municipal law enforcement officers. The bill makes several minor linguistic changes, such as replacing "shall" with "must" and "shall rest" with "rests" in the original statute. For municipalities without full-time jail supervision, the arresting officer remains fully responsible for the detained person's safekeeping and welfare. Additionally, the bill maintains the existing provision that any expenses or damages incurred by a municipality as a result of using its jail facilities must be reimbursed by the law enforcement agency employing the arresting officer. The primary purpose of this bill appears to be ensuring consistent and clear language about jail availability across different types of law enforcement agencies in Maine.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=2058&snum=132