Improper contact with a family or household member prior to the setting of preconviction bail

15 M.R.S. § 1094-B, under Chapter 105-A.

15 M.R.S. § 1094-B

1. Improper contact. A person is guilty of improper contact with a family or household member prior to the setting of preconviction bail if:

A. The person is being detained as a result of the person's arrest for an offense specified in section 1023, subsection 4, paragraph B‑1; [PL 2013, c. 478, §2 (NEW).]

B. Preconviction bail has not been set by a justice or judge; [PL 2013, c. 478, §2 (NEW).]

C. The person is notified, in writing or otherwise, by the county jail staff or a law enforcement officer not to make direct or indirect contact with the specifically identified alleged victim of the offense for which the person is being detained; [PL 2017, c. 66, §1 (AMD).]

D. The alleged victim is a family or household member of the person; and [PL 2013, c. 478, §2 (NEW).]

E. After the notification specified in paragraph C, the person intentionally or knowingly makes direct or indirect contact with the specifically identified alleged victim. [PL 2013, c. 478, §2 (NEW).]

As used in this subsection, "family or household member" has the same meaning as in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 6.

2. Penalty. Violation of this section is a Class D crime.