Rule 105 – Initiation of Proceedings

(a) Person or Entity Entitled to File a Post-Judgment Motion. Any person who satisfies the prerequisites of 15 M.R.S. §§2181 and 2182 may file a post-judgment motion in the underlying criminal proceeding for determination of factual innocence and correction of the...

Rule 98 – Dna Analysis Results

(a) Compliance With 15 M.R.S. §2138(8). The DNA analysis results shall be provided by the crime lab to the court, the person, and the attorney for the State. Upon motion by the person or the attorney for the State, the court may order that copies of the analysis...

Rule 97 – Initial Trial Court Proceedings

(a) Order Preserving Evidence. Following the filing of a motion for DNA analysis the court shall order the State to preserve evidence and prepare and submit an evidence inventory as provided under 15 M.R.S. §2138(2).(b) Court Findings; Order Directing Crime Lab to...

Rule 96 – Assignment of Counsel

(a) Compliance with 15 M.R.S. §2138(3). Following the filing of a motion for DNA analysis, if the court finds the person to be indigent, the court may assign counsel any time during the proceedings.(b) Determination of Indigency; Assignment and Compensation;...

Rule 95 – Initiation of Proceedings

(a) Person Entitled to Bring a Motion; Filing and Service. Any person who satisfies the prerequisites of 15 M.R.S. §2137 may file a motion for DNA analysis as provided under 15 M.R.S. §2138(1). Filing and serving must be in accordance with Rule 49.(b) Docketing and...