Maine Revised Statutes Title 15 Sec. 2157 – Sentence not stayed nor bail authorized for sentence appeal
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1. Execution of sentence not stayed. An appeal under this chapter shall not stay the execution of a sentence.
[PL 1989, c. 218, §5 (NEW).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 15 Sec. 2157
- 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.
- 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.
2. Bail unavailable. Bail has no application to an appeal under this chapter.
[PL 1989, c. 218, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 218, §5 (NEW).