68 chapters · 754 sections in this title.
12 V.S.A. ch. 178, § 5131 Definitions
3.0K chars
§ 5131. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1)(A) “Course of conduct” means: (i) two or more acts over a period of time, however short, in which a person follows, monitors, surveils, threatens, or makes threats about another person, or interferes with another person’s property;…
12 V.S.A. ch. 178, § 5132 Jurisdiction and venue
0.5K chars
§ 5132. Jurisdiction and venue (a) The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction over proceedings under this chapter. (b) Proceedings under this chapter may be commenced in the county in which the plaintiff resides. If the plaintiff has left his or her residence to avoid being stalk…
12 V.S.A. ch. 178, § 5133 Requests for an order against stalking or sexual assault
3.9K chars
§ 5133. Requests for an order against stalking or sexual assault (a) A person, other than a family or household member as defined in 15 V.S.A. § 1101(2), may seek an order against stalking or sexual assault on behalf of himself or herself or his or her children by filing a compla…
12 V.S.A. ch. 178, § 5134 Emergency relief
2.5K chars
§ 5134. Emergency relief (a) In accordance with the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure, a person other than a family or household member as defined in 15 V.S.A. § 1101(3) may file a complaint for a temporary order against stalking or sexual assault. Stalking complaints shall be fil…