Dismissals

19-A M.R.S. § 1570, under Chapter 53.

19-A M.R.S. § 1570

1. Procedure.

2. Dismissal without prejudice. Dismissals of paternity actions must be without prejudice in all cases except:

A. When an adjudication on the merits has occurred; or [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]

B. When the department is a party to the action and the department consents to the dismissal with prejudice.