1. 1. Improper contact A person is guilty of improper contact with a family or household member prior to the setting of preconviction bail if: As used in this subsection, "family or household member" has the same meaning as in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 6.

   1. 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).]

   2. B. Preconviction bail has not been set by a justice or judge;

      [PL 2013, c. 478, §2 (NEW).]

   3. 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).]

   4. D. The alleged victim is a family or household member of the person; and

      [PL 2013, c. 478, §2 (NEW).]

   5. 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. 2. Penalty Violation of this section is a Class D crime.

   [PL 2013, c. 478, §2 (NEW).]

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).