An Act to Incorporate Probate Judges into the Maine Judicial Branch

This bill proposes to incorporate probate judges into the Maine Judicial Branch, creating a statewide Probate Court with full-time judges. This change would repeal a section of the Maine Constitution related to probate courts and aims to eliminate ethical issues arising from part-time probate judges practicing law. The bill outlines a transition period, with the statewide Probate Court becoming fully established by January 1, 2027, and clarifies jurisdiction between the Probate Court and the District Court, especially concerning matters involving minor children.

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