ME · rules
M.R. Civ. P. 103
PROCESS
All actions commenced by filing a complaint, petition or a motion for
post-judgment relief with accompanying documents as required by this chapter
shall be personally served upon the other party or parties in accordance with
Rule 4, except as may be provided in these rules or by statute. In all actions
under this chapter, including motions for post-judgment relief, service may be
made by registered or certified mail, with restricted delivery and return receipt
requested as permitted under Rule 4(f)(2). This form of service may be made
in or outside of the state, provided that the party being served is subject to the
court’s jurisdiction.
Provenance
- Source
- courts.maine.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
- Content hash
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