PUBLIC Law, Chapter 131, An Act To Direct the Judicial Branch To Take Requisite Measures To Collect Fines and Penalties

An Act To Direct the Judicial Branch To Take Requisite Measures To Collect Fines and Penalties

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

Sec. 1. 4 MRSA §20, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 875, Pt. E, §3, is amended to read:

§ 20. Provide for collection of overdue fines and fees from money collected

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court shall plan and implement arrangements for the collection of overdue fines and fees due the state courts, the costs of which may be paid from money collected. These arrangements may include but are not limited to: Employing special project clerks, assistants and other staff; contracting with state agencies; contracting for special or private debt collection services; purchasing necessary equipment; and compensating state, county and municipal law enforcement agencies for services provided.

Effective 90 days following adjournment of the 125th Legislature, First Regular Session, unless otherwise indicated.

SP0337 LD 1104	PUBLIC Law, Chapter 131 Signed on 2011-05-23 00:00:00.0 - First Regular Session - 125th Maine Legislature
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