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ME LD2126
ME LD2126An Act to Eliminate the Juvenile Crime of Willful Refusal to Pay a Fine or Comply with the Terms of a Court Order
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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Passed
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill repeals the provision of law that establishes the juvenile crime of willful refusal to pay a fine imposed by court order or willful failure to comply with the terms of any other court order.
AI Summary
This bill removes the specific juvenile crime of willfully refusing to pay a fine or comply with the terms of a court order, which is currently outlined in section 3103, subsection 1, paragraph H of Maine law. This change means that juveniles can no longer be charged with this particular offense, and consequently, it will no longer be a basis for warrantless arrests or affect the standard of proof required in juvenile court proceedings for this specific violation. The bill also clarifies that fines can still be imposed for other juvenile crimes, with a maximum of $1,000 for certain offenses.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. (on 02/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=2126&snum=132 |
| Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN212601.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0804&item=1&snum=132 |
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