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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 34-A, § 5803 (2026)

Eligibility for hearing; State Prison

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A prisoner at the Maine State Prison or Maine Correctional Center becomes eligible for a hearing by the board as follows:   [PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]
1.  Expiration of minimum term in minimum-maximum sentence.  Prior to the expiration of the prisoner's minimum term of imprisonment, less the deduction for good behavior, when the law provides for a minimum-maximum sentence;  
[PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]
2.  Expiration of 1/2 of term in certain cases.  Prior to the expiration of 1/2 of the term of imprisonment imposed by the court, less the deduction for good behavior, when the prisoner has been convicted of an offense under Title 17, section 1951, 3151, 3152 or 3153. This subsection applies to a prisoner who has been convicted previously of an offense under Title 17, section 1951, 3151, 3152 or 3153;  
[PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]
3.  Expiration of 15-year term in life imprisonment cases.  Prior to the expiration of a 15-year term of imprisonment, less deduction for good behavior, when the prisoner has been convicted of an offense punishable only by life imprisonment; and  
[PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]
4.  Expiration of 15-year term in other cases.  Prior to the expiration of a 15-year term of imprisonment, less deduction for good behavior, when, following conviction, the prisoner has been sentenced to a minimum term of 15 years or more.  
[PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).
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Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 1992–1992 · leading case: Mahaney v. State, 610 A.2d 738 (Me. 1992).
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Mahaney v. State, 610 A.2d 738 (Me. 1992). · cites it 2× “5 In support of this theory, Mahaney asserts that the parole statute, 34-A M.R.S.A. § 5803, and the parole rules that list the criteria the board will use to evaluate each inmate’s case, 6 taken together create a legitimate expectation that release on parole will not be denied…”
— Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 34-A, § 5803(3) — 1 case
Mahaney v. State, 610 A.2d 738 (Me. 1992). “5 In support of this theory, Mahaney asserts that the parole statute, 34-A M.R.S.A. § 5803, and the parole rules that list the criteria the board will use to evaluate each inmate’s case, 6 taken together create a legitimate expectation that release on parole will not be denied…”
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