LD 2126·ME·senate
An Act To Eliminate The Juvenile Crime Of Willful Refusal To Pay A Fine Or Comply With The Terms Of A Court Order
Signed into LawFiled Jan 7, 2026
Sponsor: Anne CARNEY
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Signed by Governor
Mar 9, 2026
Summary
The bill removes the statutory offense that labels a juvenile’s refusal to pay a court‑imposed fine or to follow a court order as a crime. It changes how juveniles can be arrested, how courts must evaluate evidence, and limits fines that can be imposed for other juvenile offenses. The change applies to all minors subject to Maine’s juvenile criminal statutes.
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