An Act To Establish Bail Officers To Administer The Maine Bail Code
Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
Summary
The bill creates a new bail officer position within Maine's judicial branch and gives bail officers and bail commissioners the power to set pre‑conviction bail, with specific exclusions for murder and certain violent offenses. It also sets training requirements, immunity protections, fee structures, credit‑card surcharges, and mandates domestic‑violence risk assessments for relevant cases. The changes affect defendants, courts, law‑enforcement, corrections staff, victims, and attorneys.
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