Maine Request For Expedited Proceeding (RFE) is a legal process that allows a person to have a court case heard more quickly than normal. Through this process, parties can petition the court to expedite the scheduling of a hearing, trial, or other judicial proceeding. RFE can be used in a variety of civil and criminal cases, including family law, landlord-tenant disputes, foreclosure proceedings, and workers' compensation claims. There are two types of Maine Request For Expedited Proceedings: Standard RFE and Emergency RFE. Standard RFE is used when both parties agree to have a case heard as soon as possible, typically within 30 days. Emergency RFE is used when one party believes that a delay in hearing the case would cause irreparable harm. In this case, the court can schedule a hearing within 24 hours.