Maine · Maine Revised Statutes — Title 15, Court Procedure — Criminal
Me. Rev. Stat. (Crim. Proc.) § 3318-C: Competency orders
What this law says, in plain English
Courts issuing juvenile competency orders must include findings on whether the juvenile understands proceedings and can consult with counsel, specify next hearing dates, and direct further evaluation or hearings as appropriate. Competency order findings are confidential but may be inspected by crime victims, their representatives, or the public if the proceeding is publicly accessible.
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