Me. R.U. Crim. P. 87 (2026)

RULE 87. DISCOVERY

Upon written request petitioner is entitled to receive copies of the Governor’s warrant, the demand for extradition, and all documents in support thereof. A party is not otherwise entitled to discovery except upon motion and a showing of good cause why such discovery should be allowed.

Committee Advisory Note [December 2014]

The Rule mirrors the content of Rule 87 of the Maine Rules of Criminal Procedure.

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[Advisory Notes to former Maine Rules of Criminal Procedure]

Advisory Committee Note—1983

[M.R. Crim. P. 87.] Documents provided by the requesting state in support of an extradition request are currently provided to petitioners upon request and this practice is appropriate. Other discoverable material may be obtained only upon motion and a showing of good cause.

RULES 88 TO 94. [RESERVED]

XII. POST-CONVICTION MOTION FOR DNA ANALYSIS; NEW TRIAL HEARING