Me. Stat. tit. 17-A § 1801

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 1801 - Definitions

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2(NEW).]

1.Dating partner. "Dating partner" has the same meaning as in Title 19-A, section 4102, subsection 4.

[2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §35(AMD); 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65(AFF).]

2.Family or household member. "Family or household member" has the same meaning as in Title 19-A, section 4102, subsection 6, paragraphs A to E.

[2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §36(AMD); 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65(AFF).]

3.Victim. "Victim" means:
A. A person who is the victim of a crime; [2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2(NEW).]
B. The immediate family of a victim of a crime if:
(1) The underlying crime is one of domestic violence or sexual assault or one in which the family suffered serious physical trauma or serious financial loss; or
(2) Due to death, age, physical or mental disease, disorder or defect, the victim is unable to participate as allowed by law; or [2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2(NEW).]
C. A person who has obtained under Title 19-A, former section 4007 or Title 19-A, section 4110 an active protection order or approved consent agreement against the defendant. [2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §37(AMD); 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65(AFF).]

[2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §37(AMD); 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65(AFF).]

17-A M.R.S. § 1801

Amended by 2022, c. 647,§ B-37, eff. 1/1/2023.
Amended by 2022, c. 647,§ B-36, eff. 1/1/2023.
Amended by 2022, c. 647,§ B-35, eff. 1/1/2023.
Added by 2019, c. 113,§ A-2, eff. 5/16/2019.