Vermont § 12 - Search warrants
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 12 — Search warrants, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12. Search warrants
- (a) Upon application by the Secretary or a person designated by the Secretary, a District
or Superior Court judge shall, upon a finding of probable cause, issue an administrative
search warrant to search property for violation of any provision of this title, 9 V.S.A. chapter 73, or any other law administered by the Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets.
A court may find that probable cause for an administrative search warrant under this
section exists when: (1) the Secretary or a person designated by the Secretary has reason to believe that a
provision of this title, 9 V.S.A. chapter 73, or any other law administered by the Secretary has been violated; or (2) permission to inspect has been refused and the property to be searched is subject
to routine inspections in connection with a regulatory program administered by the
Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets. (b) The provisions of Rule 41(c) and (d) of the Vermont Rules of Criminal Procedure shall
apply to warrants issued under this section. (Added 1987, No. 277 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; amended 1991, No. 228 (Adj. Sess.), § 5; 2003, No. 42, § 2, eff. May 27, 2003.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 12
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 12 cover?
Section 12 ("Search warrants") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 12?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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