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Me. R.U. Crim. P. 52 (2026)

Rule 52. Harmless Error And Obvious Error

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RULE 52. HARMLESS ERROR AND OBVIOUS ERROR

(a) Harmless Error. Any error, defect, irregularity, or variance that does not affect substantial rights shall be disregarded.

(b) Obvious Error. Obvious errors or defects affecting substantial rights may be noticed although they were not brought to the attention of the court.

Committee Advisory Note [December 2014]

The Rule mirrors the content of Rule 52 of the Maine Rules of Criminal Procedure.