Vermont § 1102 - Jurisdiction and venue
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1102 — Jurisdiction and venue, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1102. Jurisdiction and venue
- (a) The Family Division of the Superior Court shall have jurisdiction over proceedings
under this chapter. (b) Emergency orders under section 1104 of this title may be issued by a judge of the Criminal, Civil, or Family Division of the Superior
Court. (c) Proceedings under this chapter may be commenced in the county in which the plaintiff
resides. If the plaintiff has left the residence or household to avoid abuse, the
plaintiff shall have the option to bring an action in the county of the previous residence
or household or the county of the new residence or household. (Added 1979, No. 153 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 1985, No. 79, § 1; 1993, No. 228 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; 2009, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 129.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1102
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1102 cover?
Section 1102 ("Jurisdiction and venue") 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.
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