Vermont § 293 - Duties
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 293 — Duties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 293. Duties
- (a) A sheriff so commissioned and sworn shall serve and execute lawful writs, warrants,
and processes directed to the sheriff, according to the precept thereof, and do all
other things pertaining to the office of sheriff. (b) A sheriff shall maintain a record of the sheriff’s work schedule, including work days,
leave taken, and any remote work performed outside the sheriff’s district for a period
of more than three days. (c) If an individual who has a relief from abuse order pursuant to 15 V.S.A. § 1103 requires assistance in the retrieval of personal belongings from the individual’s
residence and that individual requests assistance from a sheriff’s department providing
law enforcement services in the county in which that individual resides, the sheriff’s
department shall provide the assistance. (d) A sheriff shall provide law enforcement and security services for each county and
State courthouse within the sheriff’s county of jurisdiction in accordance with section 291a of this title. (Amended 2023, No. 30, § 6, eff. May 31, 2023; 2023, No. 30, § 6c, eff. January 1, 2024.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 293
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 293 cover?
Section 293 ("Duties") 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 § 293?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 293 apply to my situation?
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