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Category: Judiciary

Sen. Baldacci introduces bill to improve Maine’s family court system

Posted: January 25, 2022

AUGUSTA — Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor, on Tuesday introduced a bill to improve Maine’s family court system and increase staffing. LD 1831, “An...

Sen. Diamond introduces bill to prioritize the prosecution of child murders

Posted: January 25, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, introduced a bill to prioritize the prosecution of child murders in order to help expose flaws...

Vitelli supports Deborah Cashman nomination to Maine Superior Court

Posted: January 19, 2022

AUGUSTA — Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, is pleased to announce that Gov. Janet Mills has nominated Judge Deborah P. Cashman of West Bath for...

Sen. Carney appointed to bipartisan commission to create plan to incorporate the probate courts into the judicial branch

Posted: August 31, 2021

AUGUSTA — Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, has been appointed to the Commission To Create a Plan To Incorporate the Probate Courts into the...

Committee gives bipartisan approval to Sen. Diamond bill to increase penalty for sex trafficking children

Posted: May 27, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, a bill from Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, that would increase the penalty for sex trafficking children 14 years old and...

Committee approves Sen. Carney bill to support tenants in eviction cases

Posted: May 13, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, to ensure tenants...

Committee unanimously passes Sen. Maxmin’s criminal justice reform bill

Posted: May 10, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, a bill from Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, to help people guilty of low-level crimes contribute to their communities,...

Sen. Diamond introduces bill to increase penalty for sex trafficking children

Posted: May 05, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, introduced a bill to increase the penalty for sex trafficking children 14 years old and...

Committee supports Sen. Bailey bill to prevent housing and employment discrimination against domestic violence victims

Posted: April 30, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, a bill sponsored by Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, to prevent housing and employment discrimination against domestic violence...

Sen. Carney introduces bill to help tenants facing eviction

Posted: April 27, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, introduced a bill to ensure tenants have access to legal representation in eviction...