This bill amends the Maine Bail Code to create a new position of bail officer within the judicial branch to set and execute bail in accordance with the law. This bill requires the Maine Criminal Justice Academy to collaborate with the Chief Judge of the District Court to establish a training class for law enforcement officers regarding the execution of bail bonds. The bill also authorizes the court to impose a surcharge for accepting bail payments made by credit card.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text LD 527, HP 346: 15.288, 15.1023, 15.1024, 15.1025, 15.1026, 15.1028, 15.1092, 15.1096, 17-A.2108, 19-A.4114, 25.2803