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Wheels of central Maine justice system moving slowly due to COVID-19

Some inmates have been released, but advocates say more need be done to prevent outbreaks of the coronavirus at jails and prisons.

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Court blitz underway in effort to tackle backlog of criminal cases in Kennebec County

The caseload in Kennebec County courts is 67% higher than it was pre-pandemic, with 2,434 cases pending.

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Lawmakers consider removing criminal statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse

The measure would remove time limits to prosecute childhood sexual abuse cases, but wouldn't apply retroactively. Opponents say the proposal interferes with important safeguards for the accused.

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Lawmakers consider bill to remove criminal statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse

The measure would remove time limits to prosecute childhood sexual abuse cases, but wouldn't apply retroactively. Opponents say the proposal interferes with important safeguards for the accused.

York countyUnited statesMelissa martinShira burnsMichael bigosJoe baldacciWalt mckeeMaine coalition against sexual assaultJudiciary committee onRoman catholic diocese of portlandMaine association of criminal defense lawyersMaine supreme judicial courtMaine prosecutors associationJudiciary committeeLegal director melissa martinRoman catholic diocese

Lawmakers consider bill to remove criminal statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse

The measure would remove time limits to prosecute childhood sexual abuse cases, but wouldn't apply retroactively. Opponents say the proposal interferes with important safeguards for the accused.

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