(a) Approval by Clerk
The Clerk is authorized to approve the form of and the sureties on all required
bonds and undertakings, and any security permitted by law to be offered in
lieu of sureties. The Court on its own or by motion may suspend, alter, or
rescind the Clerk’s action.
(b) Court Officers as Sureties
No Marshal, member of the bar, or employee or officer of this Court will be
approved as surety.
(c) Bond Amount
Unless the Court directs otherwise, a bond or other security staying execution
of a money judgment must include the following amounts:
(1) the judgment amount;
(2) an additional 10% of the judgment amount to cover interest and any
award of damages for delay; and
(3) $500 to cover costs.
District of Maine Local Rules
