S 214 Vermont Senate · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An act relating to emergency orders against stalking or sexual assault

This bill establishes procedures for obtaining emergency court orders against stalking or sexual assault outside of regular court hours, including weekends and holidays. It allows individuals to file complaints and affidavits electronically or through designated authorized personnel, who can administer oaths over the telephone and communicate requests to judges for immediate review. The bill requires that any issued orders include a hearing date within 14 days for the defendant to contest the order, and it mandates that all orders and affidavits carry specific warnings about criminal penalties for violations or false statements.
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Introduced Jan 4, 2024 Last action Jan 4, 2024
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Jan 4, 2024
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