Vermont S0209 prohibits civil arrest in sensitive locations like courts, government buildings, schools, shelters, and health care facilities.
Vermont S0209 prohibits civil arrest in sensitive locations, including courts, government buildings, schools, shelters, and health care facilities. This law aims to protect individuals from being arrested for civil reasons while traveling to or from these locations. Exceptions include arrests made pursuant to a judicially issued warrant or court order, arrests for contempt of the court, and arrests to maintain order or safety in the court. Violators of this prohibition may face contempt proceedings and civil liability for false imprisonment.
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