Recording Laws
One-Party Consent
Maine is a one-party consent state. Recording with one party's consent is legal.
Statute: Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 15, § 709
Can Record Police: Yes (in public)
Penalties: Class C crime
Stop and Identify
No ID Requirement
No state statute requiring identification
Immigration Policy
Neutral
No statewide sanctuary law. Portland has sanctuary policy.
ICE Cooperation: Limited
Sanctuary Cities:
Portland
State Resources
State Bar Association
https://www.mainebar.org/Legal Aid
https://www.ptla.org/Remember in Maine
- ✓ You always have the right to remain silent
- ✓ You can record police in public spaces
- ✓ You do not have to consent to a search
- ✓ If arrested, say "I want a lawyer"