Maine Code § 15-213

Arrest prior to requisition
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1. Warrant of arrest. A warrant of arrest shall be issued whenever a person within this State is
charged, on the sworn complaint of any credible person before a judge or magistrate of this State, or by
a complaint made before a judge or magistrate of this State upon an affidavit of any credible person in
another state, with:
A. The commission of a crime in any other state and with being a fugitive from justice as defined
in section 201, subsection 4, paragraph A; or [PL 1977, c. 671, §12 (NEW).]
B. Having been convicted of a crime in another state and with having escaped from confinement
or with having broken the terms of the person's bail, probation or parole. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. D,
§18 (COR).]
[RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. D, §18 (COR).]
2. Apprehension by warrant. A warrant issued by a judge or magistrate pursuant to subsection
1 must command the law enforcement officer to whom it is directed to apprehend the person named
therein, wherever the person may be found in this State, and to bring the person before the same or any
other judge or magistrate who may be available in or convenient of access to the place where the arrest
may be made, to answer the charge on the complaint and affidavit.
[RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. D, §19 (COR).]
3. Copy of charge attached to warrant. A certified copy of the sworn charge or the complaint
and affidavit upon which the warrant is issued shall be attached to the warrant.
[PL 1977, c. 671, §12 (NEW).]

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