# Me. Code Jud. Conduct R. 2.7: Rule 2.7. Responsibility to Decide

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_ME_JUDCOND_R2_7

## Section

- **Citation:** Me. Code Jud. Conduct R. 2.7
- **Heading:** Rule 2.7. Responsibility to Decide
- **Jurisdiction:** Maine
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Maine Rules of Court / Maine Code of Judicial Conduct / Me. Code Jud. Conduct R. 2.7

## Text

Responsibility to Decide

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