Maine Revised Statutes
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 34-A, § 3236 (2026)
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1.
Appointment.
The warden shall appoint suitable persons as chaplains. Notwithstanding Title 5, section 902, subsection 3, any part-time chaplain position at the Maine State Prison may be a job-sharing position.
[PL 1991, c. 74 (AMD).]
2.
Duties.
The prison chaplains shall, in accordance with the rules of the prison:
A.
Conduct religious services;
[PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]
B.
Visit the sick;
[PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]
C.
Labor diligently and faithfully for the mental, moral and religious improvement of the prisoners; and
[PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]
D.
Aid the prisoners, when practicable, in obtaining employment after their discharge.
[PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]
[PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]
3.
Powers.
The chaplains may, with the assent of the warden, establish a religious educational program and may admit persons of proper character from outside the prison to assist in it.
[PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 74 (AMD).