Maine Revised Statutes

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 17-A, § 1707 (2026)

Multiple fines imposed on convicted person; restitution

✓ current as of May 2026
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When multiple fines are imposed on a convicted person at the same time or when a fine is imposed on a convicted person already subject to an unpaid or partly unpaid fine, the fines must be cumulative, unless the court specifies that only the highest single fine must be paid in the case of offenses based on the same conduct or arising out of the same criminal episode or for other good cause stated on the record or in the sentences. If the convicted person has also been ordered to pay restitution, the restitution must be paid in full prior to paying a fine under this section.   [PL 2023, c. 196, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2023, c. 196, §2 (AMD).
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case (1 in the last 5 years), 2021–2021 · leading case: City of Lewiston v. Verrinder (Me. Super. Ct 2021).
City of Lewiston v. Verrinder (Me. Super. Ct 2021). · cites it 2× “Applying the same reasoning, therefore, this court finds that the civil penalties ought not to be cumulative and shall run concurrently with each other. Plaintiff also seeks attorney's fees and costs in the amount of $28,257.”
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