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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
1. Adverse result. “Adverse result” means:
A. Immediate danger of death or serious physical injury to any person;
B. Flight from prosecution;
C. Destruction of or tampering with evidence;
D. Intimidation of a potential witness;
E. Seriously jeopardizes an investigation; or
F. Undue delay of a trial.
2. Electronic communication service. “Electronic communication service” means a service that provides to users the ability to send or receive wire or electronic communications.
3. Electronic device. “Electronic device” means a device that is electric and that enables access to, or use of, an electronic communication service, remote computing service or location information service.
4. Government entity. “Government entity” means a state or local agency, including but not limited to a law enforcement entity or any other investigative entity, agency, department, division, bureau, board or commission or an individual acting or purporting to act for or on behalf of a state or local agency.
5. Location information. “Location information” means information concerning the location of an electronic device, including both the current location and any prior location of the device, that, in whole or in part, is generated, derived from or obtained by the operation of an electronic device.
6. Location information service. “Location information service” means a global positioning service or other mapping, locational or directional information service.
7. Owner. “Owner” means the person or entity having the legal title, claim or right to an electronic device.
8. Remote computing service. “Remote computing service” means computer storage or processing services provided by means of an electronic communication service.
8-A. Serious physical injury. “Serious physical injury” means:
A. Bodily injury that creates a substantial risk of death, serious, permanent disfigurement or loss or substantial impairment of the function of a bodily member or organ or extended convalescence necessary for recovery of physical health; or
B. Any harm potentially caused by a violation of Title 17-A, chapter 11 or Title 17-A, section 282, 301, 302 or 303.
9. User. “User” means a person or entity that uses an electronic device.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 16. Court Procedure--Evidence § 647. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-16-court-procedure-evidence/me-rev-st-tit-16-sect-647/
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