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Maine Revised Statutes Title 19-A. Domestic Relations § 1561. Effect of test results

Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

1. Effect of results. The results of the tests required pursuant to chapter 61, subchapter 6 are evidence to be used in determining paternity as follows.

A. Deleted.Laws 2015, c. 296, § B-8, eff. July 1, 2016.

B. If the experts disagree in their findings or conclusions, the question must be submitted upon all the evidence.

C. Deleted.Laws 2015, c. 296, § B-8, eff. July 1, 2016.

D. Deleted.Laws 2015, c. 296, § B-8, eff. July 1, 2016.

2. Deleted.Laws 2015, c. 296, § B-8, eff. July 1, 2016.

3. Notarized reports; challenges. A notarized report of the blood and tissue tests, prepared by the appointed experts, must be admitted at trial, unless a written challenge to the testing procedure or the results of the blood and tissue tests has been filed with the court and delivered to opposing counsel at least 30 days before a hearing set to determine the issue of paternity. Failure to make that timely challenge constitutes a waiver of the right to have the experts appear in person and is not grounds for a continuance of the hearing to determine paternity.

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