Maine · Maine Revised Statutes — Title 17-A, Maine Criminal Code
Me. Rev. Stat. (Criminal Code) § 15-A: Issuance of summons for criminal offense
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes procedures for law enforcement officers to issue written summons to persons suspected of crimes, requiring appearance in court. It also defines two Class E crimes: refusing to sign a summons after being ordered to do so, and intentionally failing to provide credible identifying information after being informed of this requirement.
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