§1094-B. Improper contact with a family or household member prior to the setting of preconviction bail
1.
Improper contact.
A person is guilty of improper contact with a family or household member prior to the setting of preconviction bail if:
A.
The person is being detained as a result of the person's arrest for an offense specified in section 1023, subsection 4, paragraph B‑1;
[PL 2013, c. 478, §2 (NEW).]
B.
Preconviction bail has not been set by a justice or judge;
[PL 2013, c. 478, §2 (NEW).]
C.
The person is notified, in writing or otherwise, by the county jail staff or a law enforcement officer not to make direct or indirect contact with the specifically identified alleged victim of the offense for which the person is being detained;
[PL 2017, c. 66, §1 (AMD).]
D.
The alleged victim is a family or household member of the person; and
[PL 2013, c. 478, §2 (NEW).]
E.
After the notification specified in paragraph C, the person intentionally or knowingly makes direct or indirect contact with the specifically identified alleged victim.
[PL 2013, c. 478, §2 (NEW).]
As used in this subsection, "family or household member" has the same meaning as in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 6.
[PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §13 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).]
2.
Penalty.
Violation of this section is a Class D crime.
[PL 2013, c. 478, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 478, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 66, §1 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §13 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 647, Pt. B, §65 (AFF).