Me. Stat. tit. 19-A § 1570

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

Section 1570 - Dismissals

1.Procedure.

[2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §14(RP); 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1(AFF).]

2.Dismissal without prejudice. Dismissals of paternity actions must be without prejudice in all cases except:

A. When an adjudication on the merits has occurred; or [1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2(NEW); 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2(AFF).]

B. When the department is a party to the action and the department consents to the dismissal with prejudice. [1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2(NEW); 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2(AFF).]

[1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2(NEW); 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2(AFF).]

19-A M.R.S. § 1570

Amended by 2015, c. 296,§ B-14, eff. 7/1/2016.

1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW) . 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF) .