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2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL
Chapter 301: SENTENCES
15 §1706. Sureties to keep peace for misdemeanor

Universal Citation:
15 ME Rev Stat § 1706 (2012 through 125th Legis)
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Part 4: JUDGMENT AND PROCEEDINGS

Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

§1706. Sureties to keep peace for misdemeanor

In addition to the punishment prescribed by law, the court may require any person convicted of an offense not punishable by imprisonment in the State Prison to recognize to the State, with sufficient sureties, in a reasonable sum, to keep the peace and be of good behavior for a term not exceeding 2 years, and to stand committed until he so recognizes.

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