Vermont § 294 - Sheriff imprisoned If a sheriff is confined in prison by legal process, his or her functions as sheriff shall be suspended

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§ 294. Sheriff imprisoned If a sheriff is confined in prison by legal process, his or her functions as sheriff shall be suspended

  • . When the sheriff is released from imprisonment during his or her
    term of office, he or she shall file a certificate of his or her discharge signed
    by one of the judges of the Superior Court, in the office of the county clerk, and
    deliver a like certificate to the high bailiff. Thereupon he or she shall resume the
    powers and execute the duties of sheriff. (Amended 1973, No. 193 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. April 9, 1974; 2009, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 177.)

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