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LD 418

An Act To Remand Individuals With Pending State Probation Violations To The Department Of Corrections Following Initial Proceedings

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Scott Cyrway and 1 co-sponsor

Remand individuals with pending probation violations to Maine DOC custody after initial proceedings, triggering roughly $2.0–$2.19 million annual General Fund transport costs.

Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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Bill Summary · LD 418

Summary of LD 418 (132nd Maine Legislature)

Overview

  • Bill Number: LD 418
  • Title: An Act To Remand Individuals With Pending State Probation Violations To The Department Of Corrections Following Initial Proceedings
  • Status: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) after consideration in 2025; not enacted
  • Introduced: February 4, 2025
  • Primary Committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Criminal procedure, probation, violations

Purpose and Intent

LD 418 would require that individuals who have pending state probation violations be remanded to the custody of the Maine Department of Corrections following initial court proceedings. The bill focuses on transferring custody responsibilities for these cases from the current setting to DOC custody after a preliminary stage of the court process.

Key Provisions (as introduced and amended)

  • Remand authority: After initial proceedings, individuals with pending probation violations would be remanded to the Department of Corrections for custody.
  • Custody transfer: The bill contemplates transferring such defendants to DOC custody and handling related logistics, including transportation.
  • Implementation scope: Applies to individuals with pending probation violations under state probation terms; exact triggers and procedures would be defined in the bill and any amendments.

Fiscal Impact

  • General Fund appropriations to DOC for transport to custody:
    • FY 2025-26: $2,088,683
    • FY 2026-27: $2,047,674
    • FY 2027-28 (projection): $2,119,388
    • FY 2028-29 (projection): $2,193,683
  • The fiscal notes indicate these funds are to cover transportation of individuals to Department of Corrections custody.
  • The figures appear in both the preliminary fiscal impact statement and the amended/final fiscal note, labeled as General Fund appropriations.

Who Could Be Affected

  • Individuals: People with pending state probation violations who undergo initial court proceedings would be remanded to DOC custody.
  • Department of Corrections: Responsible for custody, supervision, and transportation of these individuals under the bill.
  • Judiciary and Local Courts: Interaction with probation violations and coordination with DOC for remand and transport.
  • Law Enforcement/Jail Systems: Potential changes in custody flow and bed utilization if individuals move from local/jail custody to DOC custody after initial proceedings.

Legislative History and Timeline

  • 2025-02-04: Referred to the Judiciary Committee; printed
  • 2025-03-11 / 2025-03-21: Work sessions and reports advanced (ONTP/OTP-AM)
  • 2025-04 to 2025-06: Committee amendments and floor actions; various readings and concurrence steps
  • 2025-06-05: Majority Ought Not to Pass accepted; placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Notes

  • The bill did not become law; fiscal notes reflect the anticipated cost to the General Fund for transporting individuals to DOC custody if enacted.
  • The provided documents include both a preliminary fiscal impact statement (LR1057(01)) and an amended fiscal note (LR1057(02)).

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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