Maine Statutes
§ 17-A §1703 — Use of fine relative to individuals
Maine·Title 17-A MAINE CRIMINAL CODE·Part 6 PUNISHMENTS·Ch. 65 FINES, FEES, ASSESSMENTS AND SURCHARGES
Except when specifically precluded, in choosing the appropriate punishment for an individual convicted of a crime, the court shall consider the desirability of imposing a sentencing alternative involving a fine either in conjunction with or in lieu of a sentencing alternative involving imprisonment. A sentencing alternative involving imprisonment may not be imposed by a court solely for the reason that the individual does not have the present or future financial capacity to pay a fine.
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Legislative History
PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).
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