Maine Public Records

• Where can I find in Maine if a criminal check is requested from the department of public safety or state police? Would it also show arrests since it's from official law enforcement searches?
  Arrest records are not part of most criminal or background checks, regardless of whether the police provide them, even if the state police maintains the central depository for criminal records. An arrest report pertains to an official report and documentation written by the police, similar to a field report. An arrest report is a type of police report, such as incidents that do not include arrests, crash reports involving accidents, vandalism, theft, etc. These reports are available to the public but are subject to the department's policy and process. These arrest reports are generally requested individually by the defendant, attorney, or others involved in the incident. The purpose is not to see if a person is arrested; a background check or search of criminal records will reveal arrests and convictions and is probably a better choice.
• How can I obtain, in Maine, all public records relating to a specific traffic accident?
  If you're trying to request an official incident report from the police, you can check the area's police website. Every department responded and took the information and probably has a website stating how to request their reports.
• Where can I find in Maine a criminal records check from the State Police, and will that include all arrests?
  Arrest reports are created by the department and the officer who made the arrest. The department in which the officer files his report maintains and provides copies from their records departments. If you are not sure of the location of the arrest or which department, a criminal record check might help. Although all arrests do not necessarily end up in convictions and appear in background checks, many do. The state police maintain a website that offers a public background check of criminal history. This would be a good place to start the search, but it may not find all the arrests.
• Where can I find in Maine free online access to the name of the owner of a vehicle if I know the plate number?
  I wouldn't want people looking up my information based on my plate number unless I've been in an accident with that party. Probably not considered open public information because of that reason and other privacy issues.
• How do I find in Maine, an unclaimed life insurance policy?
  Do you know the name of the insurance company? If they are out of business, contact the insurance commissioner for the state where the policy was purchased. Also, check with the state's unclaimed property office where the procedure was purchased.
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Departments which record, maintain and provide official documents, certificates or information requested by the general public.

• Maine Attorney:
  Look up lawyers names, educational background, licensing, expiration and disciplinary history.
• Maine Criminal Records:
  Where and How to Request Criminal Record Checks.
• Maine Court Records:
  Criminal cases, civil filings, divorces, bankruptcy and judgments.
• Maine Sex Offenders:
  Location and information of convicted sex offenders and predators by neighborhood.
• Maine Prison and Jail Inmates:
  Database of available photos and details of jailed inmates in custody.
• Maine Official Website:
  Government department official public web-portal.
• Maine Open Public Record Act:
  Laws supporting public's right to inspect government documents.
• Maine Public Records Request:
  A written request form inquiring about a public record may be used in finding specific files - the more descriptive, the more likely the record will be found..
• Maine Birth Records:
  Certified or informational copy requests from official departments.
• Maine Marriage Records:
  Date and location of marriage, name of groom and bride.
• Maine Divorce Records:
  Certified divorce decrees, family law cases and court rulings.
• Maine Death Records:
  Death index, certificate and proof of death documents.
• Maine Missing People:
  Photos, description and available details of persons reported missing to law enforcement.
• Maine Cold Cases:
  Unsolved cold cases by law enforcement agencies still on record.
• Maine Elected Officials:
  Names and contact information and public press releases of members elected to office.
• Maine Driver License Records:
  Statewide information of drivers, vehicles, registrations and licensing procedures.
• Maine Constitution:
  Political processes, amendments, proposals adopted by the state legislature, legal and political organizations.

• Total Violent Crime:
  1,548
• Murder And Nonnegligent Manslaughter:
  20
• Rape:
  516
• Robbery:
  188
• Aggravated Assault:
  824
• Total Property Crime:
  16,743
• Burglary:
  2,350
• Larceny Theft:
  13,667
• Motor Vehicle Theft:
  726

• Information About People and Demographics

• Total population of persons residing within the state
  1,328,361
• Estimate of the state's total residency
  1,274,915
• Percentage change of the total resident population
  4%
• Net change of residents' total population
  53,438
• Complete count of statewide resident population
  1,274,923
• Population estimate of residents less than 5 years of age
  70,762
• Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 5 years of age
  5%
• Estimate of residents that are less than 18 years of age
  271,176
• Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 18 years of age
  21%
• Percentage estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
  16%
• Estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
  205,617
• Total estimate percentage of female residents
  51%
• State's white resident population
  1,264,971
• State's black resident population
  15,707
• State's American Indian and Alaska Native resident populations
  8,568
• State's Asian resident population
  13,571
• State's Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander resident population
  342
• Statewide resident population of two or more races
  20,941
• Statewide resident population of Hispanic or Latino origin
  16,935
• Non Hispanic white resident population
  1,254,297
• Statewide percentage of white residents
  95%
• Statewide percentage of black residents
  1%
• Statewide percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native residents
  1%
• Statewide percentage of Asian residents
  1%
• Statewide percentage of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
  0%
• Statewide percentage of Two or more races
  2%
• Statewide percentage of Hispanic or Latino Origin
  1%
• Statewide percentage of non Hispanic white
  94%

• Vital Statistics

  Births and deaths occurring in Maine
• Births
  14,120
• Deaths
  12,493
• Infant death occurring within the state of persons one year of age or less
  89
• Percentage of persons with the same residence of one year or more
  86%

• Resident Background Information

  Education and background history of Maine Residents
• Percentage of foreign born population in the state
  3%
• Percentage of residents 5 years of age and older that speak languages other than English at home
  7%
• Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with high a school education or higher
  89%
• Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with bachelor's degree or higher
  26%
• Total number of Veterans
  139,410

• Current Housing and Real Estate Data

  Households located in Maine
• Average time spent commuting to work for person 16 years and over not working from their personal residence
  23 Min
• Housing unit estimates
  704,578
• Net change of housing units estimates
  52,681
• Housing unit estimates - percentage change
  8%
• Percentage of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
  73%
• Median value of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
  $172,100
• Percentage of housing in structure of multi dwelling units
  20%
• Total number of households
  542,617
• Average size of households
  2

• Maine Employment Data

  Income, earnings and payrolls of people residing within the State
• Per capita income in the past 12 months in dollars adjusted to inflation
  $24,980
• Statewide income of median households in Maine
  $45,708
• Percentage of persons living in poverty
  13%
• The personal income of persons employed
  $44,711
• Per capita income of persons employed
  $33,991
• Labor force of civilian workers
  704,134
• The unemployment of the civilian labor force
  56,669
• The rate of unemployed civilian labor force
  8%
• Employment of person relating to all industries
  830,221
• Net change of employment in all industries
  37,966
• People employed by the government
  112,112
• Earnings by persons working in all industries
  31,183,763
• Average earnings per job in all industries
  37,561
• Number of private non farm establishments
  41,755