Maine Revised Statutes

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, § 19501 (2026)

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It is the policy of the State to ensure that the legal and human rights of all persons with disabilities residing in the State are protected through the establishment of a protection and advocacy system pursuant to 29 United States Code, Section 794(e), 42 United States Code, Section 6042 et seq., as recodified, and Section 10801 et seq. [PL 2001, c. 357, §2 (AMD).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1989, c. 837, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 357, §2 (AMD).

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 2000–2001 · leading case: Risinger Ex Rel. Risinger v. Concannon, 117 F. Supp. 2d 61 (D. Me. 2000).

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Risinger Ex Rel. Risinger v. Concannon, 117 F. Supp. 2d 61 (D. Me. 2000). “The State of Maine’s advocacy program, passed pursuant to these two federal statutes, see 5 M.R.S.A. § 19501 et seq., provides for the designation of such an agency, see 5 M.”

Off. of Advocacy v. Bangor Mental Health Inst. (Me. Super. Ct 2001). · cites it 2× “; (B) pursue administrative, legal, and other appropriate remedies to ensure the protection of individuals with mental illness who are state laws (5 M.R.S.A. §§ 19501 et seg.’ & 34-B M.R.S.”

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