Me. Stat. tit. 22 § 4065

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

Section 4065 - Department's responsibility after death of committed child

If a child in the custody of the department dies, the department shall arrange and pay for a decent burial for the child. If administration of the deceased child's estate is not commenced, within 60 days after the date of death, by an heir or a creditor, then the department may petition the Probate Court to appoint an administrator and settle the estate of the deceased child pursuant to Title 18-C. [2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §70(AMD); 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14(AFF).]

22 M.R.S. § 4065

Amended by 2019, c. 417,§ B-14, eff. 6/20/2019.

Amended by 2018, c. 402,§ C-70, eff. 7/1/2019.

1979, c. 733, § 18 (NEW) . 1981, c. 470, §A102 (AMD) .