34-A §1202. Establishment

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ME Code › Title 34-A › Chapter 1 › Section 1202

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There is established a Department of Corrections to be responsible for the direction and general administrative supervision, guidance and planning of adult and juvenile correctional facilities and programs within the State. [PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]

1. Cabinet level. The department is a cabinet-level department. [PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]

2. Commissioner. The department is under the control and supervision of the Commissioner of Corrections. [PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]

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