Independent institutions that check this jurisdiction's own power: audit, ombudsman, inspector general, civilian review, ethics, and grand-jury bodies established by statute.
The Maine State Auditor is elected by a joint session of the Legislature to a four-year term. The office audits state agencies, departments, and other entities receiving state funds.
Read scorecard → 02 OmbudsmanEach Maine county sheriff appoints a 7-member Board of Visitors for each county jail or correctional facility (30-A MRS §1651). Boards must include persons with expertise in women's incarceration,...
Read scorecard → 03 Ethics CommissionThe Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices administers and enforces campaign finance, lobbying, and ethics laws for state officials, candidates, and lobbyists. The...
Read scorecard → 04 Civilian ReviewThe Board of Trustees of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy establishes minimum training and certification standards for all Maine law enforcement and corrections officers. It has binding...
Read scorecard → 05 Civilian ReviewThe Maine Deadly Force Review Panel (5 MRS §200-K) independently reviews officer-involved deadly force incidents after the AG's criminal investigation concludes. Its 15 members include 4 ex...
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