Maine Revised Statutes Title 34-A Sec. 9602 – Definitions–Article II
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As used in this agreement, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following terms shall have the following meanings. [PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]
1. Receiving state. “Receiving state” shall mean the state in which trial is to be had on an indictment, information or complaint pursuant to Article III or Article IV.
[PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 34-A Sec. 9602
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- 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.
- Prisoner: means an adult person sentenced and committed to, transferred to or detained in the custody of the department, including a person on supervised community confinement. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 34-A Sec. 1001
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
- United States: includes territories and the District of Columbia. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 1 Sec. 72
2. Sending state. “Sending state” shall mean a state in which a prisoner is incarcerated at the time that he initiates a request for final disposition pursuant to Article III or at the time that a request for custody or availability is initiated pursuant to Article IV.
[PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]
3. State. “State” shall mean a state of the United States, the United States of America, a territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
[PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).