34-A M.R.S. § 1202
34-A §1202. Establishment
There is established a Department of Corrections to be responsible for the direction and general administrative supervision, guidance and planning of adult and juvenile correctional facilities and programs within the State. [PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]
1. Cabinet level. The department is a cabinet-level department. [PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]
2. Commissioner. The department is under the control and supervision of the Commissioner of Corrections. [PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]