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17-A M.R.S. § 2001 Purpose
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The Legislature finds and declares that the victims of crimes often suffer losses through no fault of their own and for which there is no compensation. It also finds that repayment, in whole or in part, by the offender to the victim of the offender's crime can operate to rehabili…
17-A M.R.S. § 2002 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following words have the following meanings. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] 1. Collateral source. "Collateral source" means a source of benefits or advantages for economic loss resulting from a crime, which…
17-A M.R.S. § 2003 Mandatory consideration of restitution
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1. Inquiry as to victim's financial loss. The court shall, whenever practicable, inquire of a prosecutor, law enforcement officer or victim with respect to the extent of the victim's financial loss and shall order restitution when appropriate. The order for restitution must desig…
17-A M.R.S. § 2004 Authorized claimants
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Restitution may be authorized for: [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] 1. Victim. The victim or a dependent of a deceased victim, or an heir, beneficiary or recipient of the victim's estate; 2. County. The county where the offense was prosecuted if the victim voluntarily refuses …