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 government buildings, schools, shelters, and health care facilities. The bill aims to protect individuals from being arrested while traveling to, entering, remaining at, or returning from these locations. Exceptions include arrests 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 may face contempt proceedings, civil actions for damages, and liability for false imprisonment.
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