Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 19-A, § 1570 (2025) – Dismissals

1. Procedure
[PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §14 (RP); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]
2. Dismissal without prejudice Dismissals of paternity actions must be without prejudice in all cases except:
1. A. When an adjudication on the merits has occurred; or
  [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
2. B. When the department is a party to the action and the department consents to the dismissal with prejudice.
  [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
[PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]

PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §14 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).