The order making final disposition of the petition contesting extradition constitutes a final judgment for the purpose of review. A final judgment entered under this section may be reviewed by the Supreme Judicial Court sitting as the Law Court. An appeal must be taken within 7 days after entry of the order that is being appealed. [PL 2003, c. 17, §2 (NEW).]
1. Appeal by petitioner. A petitioner aggrieved by the order may not appeal as of right. The manner and any conditions for the taking of an appeal are as the Supreme Judicial Court provides by rule.

[PL 2003, c. 17, §2 (NEW).]

Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 15 Sec. 210-B

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Extradition: The formal process of delivering an accused or convicted person from authorities in one state to authorities in another state.
2. Appeal by State. The State aggrieved by the order may appeal as of right and no certificate of approval by the Attorney General is required. The manner and any conditions for the taking of an appeal are as the Supreme Judicial Court provides by rule.

[PL 2003, c. 17, §2 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 2003, c. 17, §2 (NEW).