Vermont S0094 designates the Attorney General as the primary enforcement authority for specific criminal offenses.

Vermont S0094 amends the scope of authority for the Attorney General, assigning them primary, but not exclusive, authority to represent the State in various criminal matters. These include cases where a conflict of interest necessitates a change in prosecution, allegations of law enforcement use of excessive force, abuse or neglect of vulnerable adults, home improvement fraud, human trafficking, timber trespass, truancy, involuntary commitment proceedings, and fraud relating to public assistance benefits.

Vermont S0094 designates the Attorney General as the primary enforcement authority for specific criminal offenses.

Vermont S0094 amends the scope of authority for the Attorney General, assigning them primary, but not exclusive, authority to represent the State in various criminal matters. These include cases where a conflict of interest necessitates a change in prosecution, allegations of law enforcement use of excessive force, abuse or neglect of vulnerable adults, home improvement fraud, human trafficking, timber trespass, truancy, involuntary commitment proceedings, and fraud relating to public assistance benefits.