Maine Code § 15-701

Criminal prosecutions by indictment; excepted cases
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No person shall be held to answer in any court for an alleged offense, unless on an indictment found
by a grand jury, except for contempt of court and in the following cases:
1. Use of charging instrument other than an indictment. When a prosecution utilizing a
charging instrument other than an indictment is expressly authorized by rule of court; or
[PL 1997, c. 4, §1 (RPR).]
2. District Courts and courts martial. In proceedings before the District Court, the District Court
acting as a juvenile court and courts martial.

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