§ 1154a. Agency use of designated address; law enforcement agency
§ 1154a. Agency use of designated address; law enforcement agency (a) If requested in person by a Program participant to the person creating the record prior to the creation of the record, and upon proof of participation in the Program established by this chapter, a law enforcement agency shall use the participant’s substitute address in: […]
§ 1155. Disclosure of address prohibited; exceptions
§ 1155. Disclosure of address prohibited; exceptions (a) The Secretary of State may not make a Program participant’s address, other than the address designated by the Secretary, available for inspection or copying, except under the following circumstances: (1) if requested by a law enforcement agency for a law enforcement purpose as defined in subdivision 1151(5) […]
§ 1156. Nondisclosure of address in criminal and civil proceedings
§ 1156. Nondisclosure of address in criminal and civil proceedings No person shall be compelled to disclose a Program participant’s actual address during the discovery phase of or during a proceeding before a court of competent jurisdiction or administrative tribunal unless the court or administrative tribunal finds, based upon a preponderance of the evidence, that […]
§ 1157. Assistance for Program applicants
§ 1157. Assistance for Program applicants The Secretary of State shall make available a list of State and local agencies and nonprofit agencies that provide counseling and shelter services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking to assist persons applying to be program participants. Such information provided by the Office of […]
§ 1158. Voting by Program participant
§ 1158. Voting by Program participant A Program participant who is otherwise qualified to vote may register to vote and apply for an early voter absentee ballot pursuant to rules adopted by the Secretary of State under section 1160 of this title. Such rules shall enable a town clerk to substitute, on all voting records […]
§ 1159. Custody and visitation orders
§ 1159. Custody and visitation orders Nothing in this chapter, nor participation in this Program, affects custody or visitation orders in effect prior to or during program participation. (Added 1999, No. 134 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2001.)
§ 1160. Adoption of rules
§ 1160. Adoption of rules The Secretary of State shall adopt rules necessary to perform his or her duties under this subchapter relating to: program application and certification; certification cancellation; agency use of designated addresses and exceptions; voting by Program participants; and recording of vital statistics for Program participants. All such rules shall conform with […]
§ 1171. Creation of Vermont Council on Domestic Violence
§ 1171. Creation of Vermont Council on Domestic Violence There is created the Vermont Council on Domestic Violence. The Council shall provide leadership for Vermont’s statewide effort to eradicate domestic violence. (Added 2007, No. 174 (Adj. Sess.), § 14.)
§ 1172. Purpose; powers; duties
§ 1172. Purpose; powers; duties (a) The Council shall: (1) facilitate opportunities for dialogue, advocacy, education, and support among State agencies, advocacy groups, and the public; (2) collect, review, and analyze data and information relating to domestic violence; (3) provide assistance in developing effective responses to domestic violence, including model policies and procedures, prevention and […]
§ 1173. Composition and meetings
§ 1173. Composition and meetings (a) The Council shall consist of the following members to be appointed as follows: (1) To be appointed by the Governor: (A) one member of the public who shall be a survivor of domestic violence; (B) a representative from the same-sex domestic violence service provider community; (C) a representative from […]