Notice — Maine Code § 640.
Maine Code § 640. — Notice. Reproduced from the official Maine Revised Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 640.. Notice
1. Service of notice. Unless the court determines under subsection 3 that no notice is required, within 14 calendar days after the use of the tracking device has ended, the law enforcement officer who executed the warrant shall serve a copy of the warrant on the person who was tracked or whose property was tracked. The time period provided in this subsection may be extended for good cause shown.
2. Means of providing notice. The notice required under subsection 1 must be made by:
A. Delivering a copy to the person who was tracked or whose property was tracked; [PL 2019, c. 489, §3 (NEW).]
B. Leaving a copy at the person's residence or usual place of abode with an individual of suitable age and discretion who resides at that location; or [PL 2019, c. 489, §3 (NEW).]
C. Mailing a copy to the person's last known address. [PL 2019, c. 489, §3 (NEW).]
3. Notification not required. A law enforcement officer acting pursuant to section 639 may include in the application for a warrant a request for an order to waive the notification required under this section. The court may issue an order waiving notification if the court determines that there is reason to believe that notification will have an adverse result.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
At a glance
- Citation: Maine Revised Statutes § 640.
- Jurisdiction: Maine
- Code: Maine Revised Statutes
- Subject: Notice
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
Verify the text
Statute text is transcribed from the official Maine Revised Statutes. Confirm it against the primary source before relying on it:
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed Maine attorney.
Common questions
What is the source of Maine Revised Statutes § 640.?
The text above is transcribed from the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutes of Maine. The official publisher link appears under "Verify the text" on this page.
What subject does Maine Revised Statutes § 640. address?
It addresses "Notice". Read the section together with the surrounding provisions listed under "Nearby provisions" for the full picture.
Is Maine Revised Statutes § 640. still in force?
Statutes are amended, repealed, and renumbered every session. Confirm the current version at the official Maine source before relying on this text.
Can this page be used as legal advice?
No. This is a reference transcription for research. Applying Maine law to your facts requires a licensed Maine attorney who can review the specifics.