B. A prosecution for conduct which, that if committed by an adult, is a Class D or Class E crime shall must be commenced within 3 years after it is committed.

C. A prosecution for conduct specified in section 3103, subsection 1, paragraph B, C, D, E or F must be commenced within one year after it is committed.

Sec. 6. 15 MRSA §3310, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 1977, c. 520, §1, is amended to read:

4. Standard of proof. When If the court finds that the elements of the juvenile crime as defined in section 3103, subsection 1, paragraph A, E, F, G, H or I are not supported by evidence beyond a reasonable doubt or that the elements of a juvenile crime as defined in section 3103, subsection 1, paragraph B, C or D are not supported by a preponderance of the evidence, the court shall order the petition dismissed and the juvenile discharged from any detention or restriction previously ordered. The juvenile's parents, guardian or other legal custodian shall must also be discharged from any restriction or other temporary order.

Sec. 7. 15 MRSA §3310, sub-§5, ķA, as amended by PL 1979, c. 681, §25, is further amended to read:

A. When If the court finds that the allegations of the petition alleging a juvenile crime as defined in section 3103, subsection 1, paragraph A, E, F, G, H or I are supported by evidence beyond a reasonable doubt or that the allegations of a petition alleging a juvenile crime as defined in section 3103, subsection 1, paragraph B, C or D are supported by a preponderance of the evidence, the court shall adjudge that the juvenile committed a juvenile crime and shall, in all such adjudications, issue an order of adjudication.

SUMMARY

This bill creates a new juvenile offense of violation of conditional release.

The bill amends the period of statute of limitations to ensure the protection of victims of gross sexual assault and unlawful sexual contact committed by juveniles. Current law