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

Me. Rev. Stat. (Crim. Proc.) § 1318: Prosecuting attorneys

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What this law says, in plain English

This statute defines 'prosecuting attorney' to mean either the Attorney General or District Attorney, depending on who brings a criminal prosecution.

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