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Vermont Statutes, Title 13

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Title 13, Title 13: Crimes and Criminal Procedure

78 chapters · 854 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 13854 Ch 085, Chapter 085: Weapons48 Ch 167, Chapter 167: Crime Victims44 Ch 159, Chapter 159: Extradition and Fresh P…43 Ch 008, Chapter 008: Humane and Proper Treat…34 Ch 057, Chapter 057: Larceny and Embezzlement33 Ch 163, Chapter 163: Public Defenders33 Ch 081, Chapter 081: Trespass and Malicious …32 Ch 019, Chapter 019: Breach of the Peace; Di…30 Ch 047, Chapter 047: Frauds28 Ch 051, Chapter 051: Gambling and Lotteries26 Ch 075, Chapter 075: Treason and Other Offen…24 Ch 229, Chapter 229: Bail and Recognizances23 Ch 221, Chapter 221: Judgment, Sentence, and…22 Ch 165, Chapter 165: Victims21

12 sections·Filtered byTitle 13✕Ch 028✕

13 V.S.A. ch. 028, § 1375 Definitions
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§ 1375. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) “Bodily injury” means physical pain, illness, or any impairment of physical condition. (2) “Caregiver” means: (A) a person, agency, facility, or other organization with responsibility for providing subsistence, health, or other car…
13 V.S.A. ch. 028, § 1376 Abuse
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§ 1376. Abuse (a) A person who engages in conduct with an intent or reckless disregard that the conduct is likely to cause unnecessary harm, unnecessary pain, or unnecessary suffering to a vulnerable adult shall be imprisoned not more than one year or fined not more than $1,000.0…
13 V.S.A. ch. 028, § 1377 Abuse by unlawful restraint and unlawful confinement
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§ 1377. Abuse by unlawful restraint and unlawful confinement (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, no person shall knowingly or recklessly: (1) cause or threaten to cause unnecessary or unlawful confinement or unnecessary or unlawful restraint of a vulnerable …
13 V.S.A. ch. 028, § 1378 Neglect
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§ 1378. Neglect (a) A caregiver who intentionally or recklessly neglects a vulnerable adult shall be imprisoned not more than 18 months or fined not more than $10,000.00, or both. (b) A caregiver who violates subsection (a) of this section, and as a result of such neglect, seriou…

13 V.S.A. ch. 028, § 1379 Sexual abuse

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§ 1379. Sexual abuse (a) A person who volunteers for or is paid by a caregiving facility or program shall not engage in any sexual activity with a vulnerable adult. It shall be an affirmative defense to a prosecution under this subsection that the sexual activity was consensual b…

13 V.S.A. ch. 028, § 1380 Financial exploitation

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§ 1380. Financial exploitation (a) No person shall willfully use, withhold, transfer, or dispose of funds or property of a vulnerable adult, without or in excess of legal authority, for wrongful profit or advantage. No person shall willfully acquire possession or control of or an…

13 V.S.A. ch. 028, § 1381 Exploitation of services

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§ 1381. Exploitation of services Any person who willfully forces or compels a vulnerable adult against his or her will to perform services for the profit or advantage of another shall be imprisoned not more than two years or fined not more than $10,000.00, or both. (Added 2005, N…

13 V.S.A. ch. 028, § 1382 Deferred sentence

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§ 1382. Deferred sentence Notwithstanding the limitation of subsection 7041(a) of this title, a court may, on the motion of a party or on its own motion, with or without the consent of the State’s Attorney, defer sentencing for a misdemeanor violation of this chapter and place th…

13 V.S.A. ch. 028, § 1383 Adult Abuse Registry

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§ 1383. Adult Abuse Registry A person who is convicted of a crime under this chapter shall be placed on the Adult Abuse Registry. A deferred sentence is considered a conviction for purposes of the Adult Abuse Registry. (Added 2005, No. 79, § 2.)

13 V.S.A. ch. 028, § 1384 Civil action; recovery by Attorney General

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§ 1384. Civil action; recovery by Attorney General (a) The Attorney General may bring an action for damages on behalf of the State against a person or caregiver who, with reckless disregard or with knowledge, violates section 1376 (abuse of a vulnerable adult), 1377 (abuse by unl…

13 V.S.A. ch. 028, § 1385 Civil investigation

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§ 1385. Civil investigation (a)(1) If the Attorney General has reason to believe a person or caregiver has violated section 1376, 1377, 1378, 1380, or 1381 of this title or an administrative rule adopted pursuant to those sections, he or she may: (A) examine or cause to be examin…

13 V.S.A. ch. 028, § 1386 Employment agreements

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§ 1386. Employment agreements In accordance with 21 V.S.A. § 306, it is the policy of the State of Vermont that no confidential employment separation agreement shall inhibit the disclosure to prospective employers and responsible licensing entities of factual information about a …