69 chapters · 1,157 sections in this title.
30-A M.R.S. § 1501 Custody of jail and prisoners; jailer
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The sheriff has the custody and charge of the county jail and of all prisoners in that jail and shall keep it in person, or by a deputy as jailer, master or keeper. The appointment, discipline, suspension or dismissal of the jailer, master or keeper is subject to section 501. [PL…
30-A M.R.S. § 1502 Jailer's duties when office of sheriff vacant
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When a vacancy occurs in the office of sheriff, the jailer lawfully acting continues in office and shall retain charge of the jail and of all prisoners in or committed to the jail. The jailer's official neglects and misdoings are a breach of the principal's official bond until a …
30-A M.R.S. § 1503 Offices of jailer and sheriff vacant; appointment by county commissioners
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If the office of jailer becomes vacant while the office of sheriff is vacant, the county commissioners may appoint a jailer, who shall give bond as a sheriff is required to do and continue in office, if the appointment is confirmed at the commissioners' next meeting, during the v…
30-A M.R.S. § 1504 Sheriff to return list of prisoners at each criminal session of court
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Every sheriff shall return a list of prisoners in custody to the Superior Court for a county on the first business day of every month, and afterwards a list of all committed during the session, certifying the cause for which and the person by whom committed, and shall have the ca…