Maine · Maine Revised Statutes — Title 17-A, Maine Criminal Code
Me. Rev. Stat. (Criminal Code) § 10-A: Jurisdiction over juveniles
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes jurisdictional rules for when juvenile courts can hear criminal cases involving minors under 18, including procedures for determining court jurisdiction and exceptions for bind-over orders.
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