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2010 Maine Code
TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL
Chapter 205: LIMITATION OF ACTIONS
14 §851. Actions against sheriff for escape; for misconduct


14 ME Rev Stat § 851 (2010 through 124th Legis) What's This?

Part 2: PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL

Subchapter 3: MISCELLANEOUS ACTIONS

§851. Actions against sheriff for escape; for misconduct

Actions for escape of prisoners committed on execution shall be commenced within one year after the cause of action accrues, but actions against a sheriff, for negligence or misconduct of himself or his deputies, shall be commenced within 4 years after the cause of action accrues.

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