Vermont § 1983 - Identification to law enforcement officers required
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§ 1983. Identification to law enforcement officers required
- (a) A law enforcement officer is authorized to detain a person if: (1) the officer has reasonable grounds to believe the person has violated a municipal
ordinance; and (2) the person refuses to identify himself or herself satisfactorily to the officer when
requested by the officer. (b) The person may be detained only until the person identifies himself or herself satisfactorily
to the officer or is properly identified. If the officer is unable to obtain the identification
information, the person shall forthwith be brought before a Criminal Division of the
Superior Court judge for that purpose. A person who refuses to identify himself or
herself to the court on request shall immediately and without service of an order
on the person be subject to civil contempt proceedings pursuant to 12 V.S.A. § 122. (Added 1997, No. 122 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 2009, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 238; 2013, No. 194 (Adj. Sess.), § 14, eff. June 17, 2014.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1983
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1983 cover?
Section 1983 ("Identification to law enforcement officers required") 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 § 1983?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 1983" (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?
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How does Vermont § 1983 apply to my situation?
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