Proposed & Recommended Rule Amendments

(Updated September 8, 2026)

Current proposals

SJC invites comments on a proposed amendment to Rule 4A of the Maine Rules of Unified Criminal Procedure to allow consideration of a complaint certified on information and belief. Comments due by September 18, 2026.

SJC invites comments on proposed amendments to the Maine Rules of Evidence to permit parties to authenticate certain electronic evidence other than through the testimony of a foundation witness. Comments due by September 29, 2026.