Maine § 19-A §4115 Maine Commission on Domestic and Sexual Abuse

Maine Statutes

§ 19-A §4115 — Maine Commission on Domestic and Sexual Abuse

Maine·Title 19-A DOMESTIC RELATIONS·Part 4 PROTECTION FROM ABUSE

There is created the Maine Commission on Domestic and Sexual Abuse, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑I, subsection 74‑C, referred to in this section as "the commission."

1.Commission members. The commission is composed as follows.

2.Terms of office; chair. The members appointed under subsection 1, paragraph A serve 3-year terms. The Governor shall appoint a chair of the commission from among its members.

3.Powers and duties. The commission shall advise and assist the executive, legislative and judicial branches of State Government on issues related to domestic and sexual abuse. The commission may make recommendations on legislative and policy actions, including training of the various law enforcement officers, prosecutors and judicial officers responsible for enforcing and carry

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There is created the Maine Commission on Domestic and Sexual Abuse, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑I, subsection 74‑C, referred to in this section as "the commission."
1.
Commission members.
The commission is composed as follows.
2.
Terms of office; chair.
The members appointed under subsection 1, paragraph A serve 3-year terms. The Governor shall appoint a chair of the commission from among its members.
3.
Powers and duties.
The commission shall advise and assist the executive, legislative and judicial branches of State Government on issues related to domestic and sexual abuse. The commission may make recommendations on legislative and policy actions, including training of the various law enforcement officers, prosecutors and judicial officers responsible for enforcing and carrying out the provisions of this chapter, and may undertake research development and program initiatives consistent with this section. The entire commission shall meet at least 2 times a year. Subcommittees of the commission may meet as necessary. The commission may accept funds from the Federal Government, from a political subdivision of the State or from an individual, foundation or corporation and may expend these funds for purposes that are consistent with this subsection.
4.
Domestic Abuse Homicide Review Panel.
The commission shall establish the Domestic Abuse Homicide Review Panel, referred to in this subsection as "the panel," to review the deaths of persons who are killed by family or household members.

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