§ 251 Definitions and general provisions
§ 253 Gross sexual assault
§ 253-A Special sentencing provisions for gross sexual assault
§ 254 Sexual abuse of minors
§ 254-A Written notification not to pursue charges for sexual abuse of a minor
§ 255-A Unlawful sexual contact
§ 256 Visual sexual aggression against child
§ 258 Sexual misconduct with a child under 14 years of age
§ 259-A Solicitation of a child to commit a prohibited act
§ 259-B Solicitation of child for commercial sexual exploitation
§ 260 Unlawful sexual touching
§ 261 Prohibited contact with a minor; sex offender restricted zone
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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes > Title 17-A > Part 2 > Chapter 11 - Sexual Assaults

  • Adult: means a person who has attained the age of 18 years. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 1 Sec. 72
  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • 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.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Board: means the Board of Licensing of Dietetic Practice established under this chapter. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 9902
  • Clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
  • Commissioner: means the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 9902
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Dietetics: means the professional discipline of assessing the nutritional needs of an individual, including recognition of the effects of the individual's physical condition and economic circumstances, and the applying of scientific principles of nutrition to prescribing means to ensure the individual's proper nourishment and care. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 9902
  • Domestic partner: means one of 2 unmarried adults who are domiciled together under long-term arrangements that evidence a commitment to remain responsible indefinitely for each other's welfare. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 1 Sec. 72
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Licensed dietitian: means a person who practices dietetics and who is licensed as a dietitian under this chapter. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 9902
  • Oil: means oil, petroleum products and their by-products of any kind and in any form including, but not limited to, petroleum, fuel oil, sludge, oil refuse, oil mixed with other waste, crude oils and all other liquid hydrocarbons regardless of specific gravity. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 10002
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.