Maine § 15 §3010 Dissemination of juvenile history record information by a Maine criminal justice agency

Maine Statutes

§ 15 §3010 — Dissemination of juvenile history record information by a Maine criminal justice agency

Maine·Title 15 COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL·Part 6 MAINE JUVENILE CODE·Ch. 501 GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.

2.Juvenile history record information confidential. Except as provided in subsection 3, juvenile history record information is confidential and not open to public inspection, and does not constitute public records as defined in Title 1, section 402, subsection 3.

3.Juvenile history record information pertaining to adjudications. Notwithstanding subsection 2, if a juvenile has been adjudicated as having committed a juvenile crime that would constitute murder or a Class A, B or C crime if the juvenile adjudicated were an adult, then that adjudication and any resulting disposition imposed, but no other related juvenile history record information, may be disclosed

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1.
Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
2.
Juvenile history record information confidential.
Except as provided in subsection 3, juvenile history record information is confidential and not open to public inspection, and does not constitute public records as defined in Title 1, section 402, subsection 3.
3.
Juvenile history record information pertaining to adjudications.
Notwithstanding subsection 2, if a juvenile has been adjudicated as having committed a juvenile crime that would constitute murder or a Class A, B or C crime if the juvenile adjudicated were an adult, then that adjudication and any resulting disposition imposed, but no other related juvenile history record information, may be disclosed publicly. Any adjudication and related disposition sealed pursuant to section 3308‑C, subsection 10 is not subject to public disclosure pursuant to this subsection.
4.
Dissemination of juvenile history record information by Maine criminal justice agency.
A Maine criminal justice agency, whether directly or through any intermediary, may disseminate confidential juvenile history record information only to:
5.
Required inquiry to State Bureau of Identification.
A Maine criminal justice agency, other than a court, shall query the Department of Public Safety, State Bureau of Identification before disseminating any confidential juvenile history record information for a noncriminal justice purpose to ensure that the most up-to-date disposition information is being used. For purposes of this subsection, "noncriminal justice purpose" means a purpose other than for the administration of juvenile justice, the administration of criminal justice or criminal justice agency employment.
6.
Unlawful dissemination of confidential juvenile history record information.
Any person who intentionally disseminates confidential juvenile history record information knowing it to be in violation of any provision of this chapter commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $1,000 may be adjudged. The District Court has jurisdiction over violations under this subsection.

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