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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A preconviction bail order of a bail commissioner may be revoked by any judge or justice, and a preconviction bail order of a judge or justice may be revoked by any judge or justice of the same court, upon a determination made after notice and opportunity for hearing that:
1. Probable cause. Probable cause exists to believe that the defendant has committed a new crime following the setting of preconviction bail; or
2. Clear and convincing evidence. Clear and convincing evidence exists that the defendant has failed to appear as required or has violated any other condition of the preconviction bail.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 15. Court Procedure--Criminal § 1096. Grounds for revocation of preconviction bail - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-15-court-procedure-criminal/me-rev-st-tit-15-sect-1096/
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