Maine LD2161: An Act to Modify Certain Statutes Governing Revocation of Probation, Victim Confidentiality and the Commissioner of Corrections

What the bill says

An Act to Modify Certain Statutes Governing Revocation of Probation, Victim Confidentiality and the Commissioner of Corrections.

From the engrossed text:

An Act to Modify Certain Statutes Governing Revocation of Probation, Victim Confidentiality and the Commissioner of Corrections Sec. 1. 17-A MRSA §1810, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2, is amended to probation officer to file motion for revocation. The summons delivered pursuant to subsection 1 must include the signature of the probation officer; a brief statement of the alleged violation; the time and place of the alleged violation; and the time, place and date the person is to appear in court or a statement that the court will notify the person of the time, place and date to appear. As soon as practical after service of the summons, the probation officer shall file with the court a motion for revocation of probation that sets forth the facts underlying the alleged violation. The motion must be approved by the prosecuting attorney before it is filed with the court. The motion may be withdrawn by either the probation officer or the prosecuting attorney. If the request to withdraw the motion is made by the probation officer, the request must state the position of the prosecuting attorney regarding that request. Sec. 2. 17-A MRSA §1811, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2, is amended to read: 1. Timing of motion for probation revocation. A …

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Sponsors

• Suzanne Salisbury (D, 128) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 6, 2026: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
2. April 2, 2026: PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
3. April 2, 2026: Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-912) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-912), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.
4. March 30, 2026: CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-912).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5. January 13, 2026: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY in concurrence
6. January 13, 2026: Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

Common questions

What is LD2161?

LD2161 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Modify Certain Statutes Governing Revocation of Probation, Victim Confidentiality and the Commissioner of Corrections.

What does LD2161 do?

In its own words: An Act to Modify Certain Statutes Governing Revocation of Probation, Victim Confidentiality and the Commissioner of Corrections.

What is the status of LD2161?

Signed into law as of April 13, 2026. Latest action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence. (April 6, 2026).

Who sponsored LD2161?

Suzanne Salisbury (D, 128).

Where is the official record for LD2161?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=2161&snum=132