Vermont S0009 establishes procedures for obtaining orders against sexual assault after regular court hours or on weekends and holidays.

Vermont S0009 amends the law to allow plaintiffs to seek relief and access to Superior Court for orders against sexual assault outside regular court hours. The Court Administrator is authorized to establish procedures for this purpose, including contracting with public or private agencies. An authorized person will receive requests for emergency relief orders and communicate them to a judicial officer. The judicial officer will decide based on the affidavit provided and communicate the decision to the authorized person, who will then inform the applicant.

Vermont S0009 establishes procedures for obtaining orders against sexual assault after regular court hours or on weekends and holidays.

Vermont S0009 amends the law to allow plaintiffs to seek relief and access to Superior Court for orders against sexual assault outside regular court hours. The Court Administrator is authorized to establish procedures for this purpose, including contracting with public or private agencies. An authorized person will receive requests for emergency relief orders and communicate them to a judicial officer. The judicial officer will decide based on the affidavit provided and communicate the decision to the authorized person, who will then inform the applicant.