Maine Revised Statutes Title 14 Sec. 5516 – Excessive bail
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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 14 Sec. 5516
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
If it appears that he is imprisoned on mesne process for want of bail and the court or justice thinks that excessive bail is demanded, reasonable bail shall be fixed, and on giving it to the plaintiff, he shall be discharged.