Maine · Maine Revised Statutes — Title 15, Court Procedure — Criminal

Me. Rev. Stat. (Crim. Proc.) § 108: Court-ordered independent examinations

What this law says, in plain English

Courts may order independent psychiatric or medical examinations before making certain determinations. The Department of Health and Human Services must reimburse the Judicial Department for examination fees within 30 days of request.

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