Maine · Maine Revised Statutes — Title 15, Court Procedure — Criminal
Me. Rev. Stat. (Crim. Proc.) § 281: Power of courts to keep the peace; security required
What this law says, in plain English
Superior Court justices and District Court judges may enforce laws protecting public peace and can require persons to post security for maintaining peace and good behavior.
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