15 §1096. Grounds for revocation of preconviction bail

Title 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL

Part 2: PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL HEADING: PL 1991, C. 402, §2 (RPR)

Chapter 105-A: MAINE BAIL CODE HEADING: PL 1987, C. 758, §20 (NEW)

Subchapter 5: ENFORCEMENT HEADING: PL 1995, C. 356, §15 (RPR)

Article 2: REVOCATION OF PRECONVICTION BAIL HEADING: PL 1995, C. 356, §19 (NEW)

§1096. Grounds for revocation of preconviction bail

A preconviction bail order of a bail commissioner may be revoked by any judge or justice, and a preconviction bail order of a judge or justice may be revoked by any judge or justice of the same court, upon a determination made after notice and opportunity for hearing that: [2005, c. 449, §3 (AMD).]

1. Probable cause. Probable cause exists to believe that the defendant has committed a new crime following the setting of preconviction bail; or

[ 1995, c. 356, §19 (NEW) .]

2. Clear and convincing evidence. Clear and convincing evidence exists that the defendant has failed to appear as required or has violated any other condition of the preconviction bail.

[ 1995, c. 356, §19 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1995, c. 356, §19 (NEW). 2005, c. 449, §3 (AMD).