Maine: Adult Diversion/Deferral Program (ME-D-1)

Records related to a case that was dismissed with prejudice following a deferred disposition will become confidential of criminal history information. 16 M.R.S. § 703.

Record Detail(s)

Completion of diversion or deferral program

Previous Conviction Disqualifying

No statutory language

Mandatory / Discretionary

Discretionary

Clearance Process

Automatic

Remedy

Shield

Ineligible Category or Citation

There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.

Procedure General

At the end of the period of deferment, upon a motion from the state's attorney, the court can permit the defendant to withdraw the plea of guilty and dismiss the charge with prejudice. Thereafter, the record becomes confidential of criminal history record information pursuant to 16 M.R.S.§ 703.

Fees

There is no statutory language regarding fees.

Effect

Arrest and court records are confidential and can only be disseminated as specified in 16 M.R.S.§ 705.

Waiting Periods

The record becomes confidential immediately upon dismissal of the charge with prejudice.

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