# 34-A M.R.S. § 1202: 34-A §1202. Establishment

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T34-A_C1_S1202

## Section

- **Citation:** 34-A M.R.S. § 1202
- **Heading:** 34-A §1202. Establishment
- **Jurisdiction:** Maine
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ME Code / Title 34-A / Chapter 1 / Section 1202

## Text

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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