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Daniel Billings
Justice · Maine Superior Court
Judicial assignments
- Lincoln County Superior CourtSuperior Court Justice
Official judicial directory lists this judge at this court locality/office. Judges may rotate; this is not a complete hearing-by-hearing roster.
Source checked October 15, 2026. Roster source - Sagadahoc County Superior CourtMaine Superior Court Justice
Sources document the stated service dates and scope; a complete current local roster has not been established.
Source checked October 15, 2026. Roster source - Knox County Superior CourtMaine Superior Court Justice
The source documents historical or dated service; current service is unconfirmed.
Source checked October 15, 2026. Roster source
These published assignments do not certify a complete bench.
Biography
Professional career
- Daniel I. Billings is a justice of the Maine Superior Court, appointed by Governor Paul LePage in 2014, serving in Lincoln County and with a background in judicial, legal counsel, and private legal practice
- The collected biographical information identifies Daniel I. Billings as a Maine Superior Court justice, appointed by Governor Paul LePage in 2014 and assigned to Lincoln County in Wiscasset
- 2012–2014: Judge, Wiscasset District Court
- He earlier served on the District Court in 2012–2014 and as LePage’s chief legal counsel in 2011–2012
- Earlier he was a partner at Marden, Dubord, Bernier & Stevens in Waterville, practicing civil litigation and criminal defense, and held the role of counsel to the Maine Republican Party
Education
- The overview reports a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Maine and a JD from the University of Maine School of Law.
Additional information
- In 2023, he issued a rare sanction against the Maine Attorney General’s Office after criticizing prosecutors for late disclosure of witness credibility information, citing violations of Brady and Giglio rules.
- His term was set to expire in 2021, requiring renomination for further service
- Billings has been involved in high‐profile legal matters.
- His residence at appointment was Bowdoinham.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Maine Administrative Order JB-05-15 bars cameras and audio recording equipment in the courtroom unless coverage has been authorized under the order.
No cameras or audio recording equipment shall be allowed in the courtroom unless coverage of any events or proceeding has been authorized pursuant to this order.JB-05-15 Cameras and Audio Recording in the Courts ↗
Judicial Discretion
Statewide
Maine authorizes trial and appellate judicial officers to consider camera and recording coverage and permit it in their sole discretion if court integrity will not be adversely affected.
authorized to consider camera and recording coverage, and to permit it in their sole discretion if the integrity of the court proceedings will not be adversely affected.JB-05-15 Cameras and Audio Recording in the Courts ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, effective June 1, 2026
Maine Superior Court; Lincoln County Superior Court
Applicable civil actions in Superior and District Courts; family and specialized-case restrictions remain applicable. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27JB-05-15 Cameras and Audio Recording in the Courts
Maine Superior Court; Lincoln County Superior Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
State of Maine Judicial Branch official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View State of Maine Judicial Branch official judicial roster ↗JB-05-15 Cameras and Audio Recording in the Courts
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View JB-05-15 Cameras and Audio Recording in the Courts ↗