§ 9105. Uniformity of interpretation
§ 9105. Uniformity of interpretation This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it. (Added 1967, No. 305 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1968.)
§ 9301. Policy
§ 9301. Policy It is the policy of the State of Vermont to assure that citizens with developmental disabilities receive such protection and assistance as is necessary to allow them to live safely within the communities of this State. In furtherance of this policy, this chapter is enacted to permit the supervision of those individuals […]
§ 9302. Definitions
§ 9302. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) “Person with developmental disabilities” means: (A) a person with a severe, chronic disability that must arise before the person reaches the age of 18, and results in: (i) intellectual disability, autism, or pervasive developmental disorder; and (ii) deficits in adaptive behavior at least two standard deviations […]
§ 9303. Jurisdiction and venue
§ 9303. Jurisdiction and venue (a) The Family Division of the Superior Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all proceedings brought under the authority of this chapter. Proceedings under this chapter shall be commenced in the Family Division of the Superior Court for the unit in which the person with developmental disabilities is residing. (b)(1) […]
§ 9102. Who may be extradited
§ 9102. Who may be extradited A person alleged to be of unsound mind found in this State, who has fled from another state, shall, on demand of the executive authority of the state from which he or she fled, be delivered up to be removed thereto, if at the time of his or her […]
§ 9103. Duty of Governor
§ 9103. Duty of Governor When the executive authority of any state demands of the Governor any fugitive within the purview of section 9102 of this title and produces a copy of the commitment, decree, or other judicial process and proceedings, certified as authentic by the Governor or chief magistrate of the state whence the […]
§ 9051. Administrator
§ 9051. Administrator The Commissioner of Mental Health is hereby designated the Compact Administrator. The Commissioner shall administer the compact set out as subchapter 1 of this chapter with the power and duties therein specified and shall have authority to incur, on behalf of the State, financial obligations necessary for the proper performance of his […]
§ 9052. Transfer of patients
§ 9052. Transfer of patients The Compact Administrator shall consult with the immediate family of any person whom he or she proposes to transfer from a State institution to an institution in another state which is a party to this compact and shall take final action as to the transfer of such person only with […]
§ 9101. Definitions
§ 9101. Definitions The words “flight” and “fled” as used in this chapter shall be construed to mean any voluntary or involuntary departure from the jurisdiction of the court where the proceedings hereinafter mentioned may have been instituted and are still pending, with the effect of avoiding, impeding, or delaying the action of the court […]
§ 9005. Escape of patients—Article V
§ 9005. Escape of patients—Article V Whenever a dangerous or potentially dangerous patient escapes from an institution in any party state, that state shall promptly notify all appropriate authorities within and without the jurisdiction of the escape in a manner reasonably calculated to facilitate the speedy apprehension of the escapee. Immediately upon the apprehension and […]