The measure would also eliminate the minimum stay for youths committed to the state’s only youth detention center, and would commit no one younger than age 14.
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Facing lawsuit, Maine courts speed access to civil complaint records
The court system announces the change less than 3 weeks after the Sun Journal and other news organizations filed a federal lawsuit.
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Former Maine developer Michael Liberty accepts pardon from Trump
The criminal wire and securities fraud case against Liberty is now dead, but other legal challenges remain.
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Opponents of CMP shutoff notices file appeal to reinstate ban
The group maintains that sending such notices during the winter and at the height of the pandemic is ‘unreasonable’ under Maine law.
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Maine courts begin posting records online, but fees are seen as barrier to access
Right now, the public must pay $1 per page just to view a document online, a cost that can quickly add up for a lengthy filing.
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Judicial order sets new limits on court appearances over COVID-19 concerns
Police agencies adjust to restrictions placed on each court.
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York County courts closed because of COVID-19 exposure
The courthouses are being cleaned after an unspecified exposure to the virus.
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In the Maine woods, preparations signal imminent start of CMP power line project
In court papers Monday, the developer says access road plowing started Monday and construction is expected to begin on or about Jan. 18.
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Lawsuit alleges Maine smoked-salmon producer made false ‘sustainability’ claim
A federal lawsuit alleges Ducktrap River of Maine is misleading customers with packaging that says its salmon is sustainably sourced.
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Backlog in Maine courts grows as virus surge delays some trials and hearings
The disruption is adding to a mounting backlog of criminal cases with a return to normal operations at least months away.