Proposed & Recommended Rule Amendments

(Updated May 27, 2025)

Current proposals

SJC invites comments on revised proposed amendments to the order and rules governing the Committee on Judicial Conduct, including as to judicial consideration of reports of the Committee. Comments due by June 9, 2025.

SJC invites comments on proposed Maine Rules of Family Procedure to govern family-related cases in the District Court in place of the Rules of Civil Procedure. Comments due by June 9, 2025.

SJC invites comments on proposed amendments to the Maine Bar Rules regarding the Board Clerk and the scope of "attorney regulation." Comments due by June 17, 2025.

SJC invites comments on proposed amendments to Rule 6 of the Maine Rules of Electronic Court Systems, governing access to juvenile court records. Comments due by June 12, 2026.

 

Recent past proposals

SJC invites comments on proposed amendments to the Maine Rules of Electronic Court Systems regarding electronic signatures and oaths. Comments due by May 1, 2025.