Maine Statutes
§ 19-A §4104 — Commencement of a proceeding
1.Venue and jurisdiction.
Proceedings under this chapter must be filed, heard and determined in the District Court of the division:
2.Filing.
A person may seek relief by filing a complaint alleging the abuse or conduct that makes the plaintiff eligible to seek protection pursuant to section 4103. The complaint need only include a short and plain statement showing that the plaintiff is entitled to relief.
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Legislative History
PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. A, §3 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).
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