2020 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL
Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS
Chapter 747: WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
14 §8242. Limitation on damages
§8242. Limitation on damages
1. Damages; limitation. In any action for damages permitted by this chapter, the claim for and award of damages, including costs, against the State may not exceed $300,000 for all claims arising as a result of a single conviction.
[PL 1993, c. 480, §1 (NEW).]
2. Costs. Court costs, interest and all other costs that a court may assess are included within the damages limitation specified by this section.
[PL 1993, c. 480, §1 (NEW).]
3. Exclusion from judgment or award. A judgment or award against the State pursuant to this chapter may not include punitive or exemplary damages.
[PL 1993, c. 480, §1 (NEW).]
4. Payable from General Fund. Any judgment or award of damages permitted by this chapter must be paid from the General Fund.
[PL 1993, c. 480, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 480, §1 (NEW).
