Maine Revised Statutes Title 18-C. Probate Code § 5-505. Notice and hearing

1. Date, time and place for hearing. On receipt of a petition under section 5-501, the court shall set a date, time and place for hearing on the petition.

2. Notice to respondent. A copy of a petition under section 5-501 and notice of the hearing under subsection 1 must be served personally on the respondent. The notice must inform the respondent of the respondent's rights at the hearing including the right to an attorney and to attend the hearing. The notice must also include a description of the nature, purpose and consequences of granting the petition. Failure to serve the respondent with notice substantially complying with this subsection precludes the court from granting the petition.

3. Notice to others. In a hearing under subsection 1, notice of the hearing also must be given to the persons listed in the petition and any other person interested in the respondent's welfare as the court determines. Failure to give notice under this subsection does not preclude the court from granting the petition.

4. Notice of petition after order. Notice of a hearing on a petition filed under this Act after the court has ordered a protective arrangement or protective arrangements under this Part, together with a copy of the petition, must be given to the respondent and any other person as the court determines.