Vermont H0547 recognizes military protection orders and sworn statements as admissible evidence in domestic abuse proceedings.

Vermont H0547 amends state law to recognize military protection orders and sworn statements as admissible evidence in domestic abuse proceedings. This bill defines a "military protective order" as an order issued by a commanding officer against a current member of the U.S. Armed Forces, the Vermont National Guard, or another state's national guard. The bill also allows sworn statements made before individuals authorized to administer oaths to be used as evidence in establishing a pattern of conduct.

Vermont H0547 recognizes military protection orders and sworn statements as admissible evidence in domestic abuse proceedings.

Vermont H0547 amends state law to recognize military protection orders and sworn statements as admissible evidence in domestic abuse proceedings. This bill defines a "military protective order" as an order issued by a commanding officer against a current member of the U.S. Armed Forces, the Vermont National Guard, or another state's national guard. The bill also allows sworn statements made before individuals authorized to administer oaths to be used as evidence in establishing a pattern of conduct.