Vermont § 1154 - Service outside State
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1154 — Service outside State, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1154. Service outside State
- (a) The State Guard shall not be required to serve outside the boundaries of this State
except: (1) Upon the request of the governor of another state, the Governor may, in his or her
discretion, order any portion or all of the State Guard to assist the military or
police forces of the other state who are actually engaged in defending the other state.
The State Guard may be recalled by the Governor at his or her discretion. (2) Any organization, unit, or detachment of the State Guard, upon order of the officer
in immediate command of it, may continue in fresh pursuit of insurrectionists, saboteurs,
enemies, or enemy forces beyond the borders of this State into another state until
they are apprehended or captured by the organization, unit, or detachment, or until
the military or police forces of the other state or of the United States have had
a reasonable opportunity to take up the pursuit or to apprehend or capture the persons,
provided that the other state shall have given authority by law for the pursuit by
the State Guard. (b) Any person apprehended or captured in another state by an organization, unit, or detachment
of the State Guard shall without unnecessary delay be surrendered to the military
or police forces of the state in which he or she is taken or to the United States.
The surrender of the person who is apprehended or captured shall not constitute a
waiver by this State of its right to extradite or prosecute the person for any crime
committed in this State. (Amended 2021, No. 10, § 58.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1154
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1154 cover?
Section 1154 ("Service outside State") 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 § 1154?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 1154" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Vermont official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Vermont attorney.
How does Vermont § 1154 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Vermont can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
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