Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 37-B, § 402 (2025)
As used in this Code, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings.
1. Accuser "Accuser" means a person who:
A. Signs and swears to charges;
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B. Directs that charges be signed and sworn in the name of another; or
[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
C. Has an interest, other than an official interest, in the prosecution of the accused.
[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
2. Active service Active service is defined in section 101‑A, subsection 1.
[PL 1987, c. 230, §2 (RPR).]
3. Code "Code" means this chapter.
[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
4. Commanding officer "Commanding officer" means any officer vested with the authority for the direction, coordination and control of a military unit.
[PL 2001, c. 662, §41 (AMD).]
5. Enlisted person "Enlisted person" means any person who is serving in an enlisted grade in any military force.
[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
6. Military forces Military forces is defined in section 101‑A, subsection 2.
[PL 1987, c. 230, §2 (RPR).]
7. Military judge "Military judge" means an official of a court-martial detailed in accordance with section 221.
[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
8. Military unit "Military unit" means any military element whose structure is prescribed by a competent authority, such as a table of organization and equipment.
[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
9. Officer "Officer" means a commissioned or warrant officer.
[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
10. Superior officer "Superior officer" means an officer superior in rank or command.
[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]
PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 230, §2 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 662, §41 (AMD).