§ 1106. Procedure
§ 1106. Procedure (a) Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, proceedings commenced under this chapter shall be in accordance with the Vermont Rules for Family Proceedings and shall be in addition to any other available civil or criminal remedies. (b)(1) The Court Administrator shall establish procedures to ensure access to relief after regular court […]
§ 1107. Filing orders with law enforcement personnel; Department of Public Safety protection order database
§ 1107. Filing orders with law enforcement personnel; Department of Public Safety protection order database (a) Police departments, sheriff’s departments, and State police district offices shall establish procedures for filing abuse prevention orders issued under this chapter, 33 V.S.A. chapter 69, 12 V.S.A. chapter 178, protective orders relating to contact with a child issued under […]
§ 1102. Jurisdiction and venue
§ 1102. Jurisdiction and venue (a) The Family Division of the Superior Court shall have jurisdiction over proceedings under this chapter. (b) Emergency orders under section 1104 of this title may be issued by a judge of the Criminal, Civil, or Family Division of the Superior Court. (c) Proceedings under this chapter may be commenced […]
§ 1103. Requests for relief
§ 1103. Requests for relief (a) Any family or household member may seek relief from abuse by another family or household member on behalf of himself or herself or his or her children by filing a complaint under this chapter. A minor 16 years of age or older, or a minor of any age who […]
§ 1104. Emergency relief
§ 1104. Emergency relief (a) In accordance with the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure, temporary orders under this chapter may be issued ex parte, without notice to the defendant, upon motion and findings by the court that the defendant has abused the plaintiff or the plaintiff’s children, or both. The plaintiff shall submit an affidavit […]