Vermont S 9: An act relating to after-hours access to orders against sexual assault

Bill Text

Act No. 12 Page 1 of 1
2025

VT LEG #384257 v.2
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Act No. 12 (S.9). An act relating to after-hours access to orders against sexual assault
Subjects: Court procedure; orders against stalking and sexual assault
This act allows a person to obtain an emergency protection order against sexual assault
outside of regular court hours in the same manner that emergency domestic violence
orders are obtained and directs the Court Administrator to establish procedures for
obtaining such orders on nights, weekends, and holidays. Additionally, the act provides
that when a defendant who is present in court at the time an order is issued and is,
therefore, considered served, a copy of the order shall be mailed to the defendant and
need not be delivered by a law enforcement officer.
Effective Date: September 1, 2025