{"data":{"id":"us-me/17-a-m.r.s.-1601","jurisdiction":"us-me","citation":"17-A M.R.S. §1601","heading":"Definite term of imprisonment required","body":"In imposing a sentencing alternative pursuant to section 1502 that includes a term of imprisonment, the court shall set a definite term of imprisonment.","path":["TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE","PART 6: PUNISHMENTS","CHAPTER 63: SENTENCES OF IMPRISONMENT"],"source_url":"https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/17-A/title17-Asec1601.html","current_through":"January 1, 2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:12:28Z","sha256":"e09cc4a4599395bee4d57952ff2adb2c2397eb3cf77b76f7d2df72f7d4e2f2e7","source_id":"us-me","stale":false,"prev":"us-me/17-a-m.r.s.-1504","next":"us-me/17-a-m.r.s.-1602"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}