Vermont § 1384 - Civil action; recovery by Attorney General
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1384 — Civil action; recovery by Attorney General, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1384. Civil action; recovery by Attorney General
- (a) The Attorney General may bring an action for damages on behalf of the State against
a person or caregiver who, with reckless disregard or with knowledge, violates section
1376 (abuse of a vulnerable adult), 1377 (abuse by unlawful restraint or confinement),
1378 (neglect of a vulnerable adult), 1380 (financial exploitation), or 1381 (exploitation
of services) of this title, in addition to any other remedies provided by law, not
to exceed the following: (1) $5,000.00 if no bodily injury results; (2) $10,000.00 if bodily injury results; (3) $20,000.00 if serious bodily injury results; and (4) $50,000.00 if death results. (b) In a civil action brought under this section, the defendant shall have a right to
a jury trial. (c) A good faith report of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or suspicion thereof pursuant
to 33 V.S.A. § 6902 or federal law shall not alone be sufficient evidence that a person acted in reckless
disregard for purposes of subsection (a) of this section. (Added 2011, No. 141 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1384
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1384 cover?
Section 1384 ("Civil action; recovery by Attorney General") 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 § 1384?
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