Vermont § 2662 - Private cause of action
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 2662 — Private cause of action, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2662. Private cause of action
- (a) A victim of human trafficking may bring an action against the offender in the Civil
Division of the Superior Court for damages, injunctive relief, punitive damages in
the case of a willful violation, and reasonable costs and attorney’s fees. Actual
damages may include any loss for which restitution is available under section 2657
of this chapter. (b) If the victim is deceased or otherwise unable to represent himself or herself, the
victim may be represented by a legal guardian, family member, or other representative
appointed by the court, provided that the legal guardian, family member, or other
representative appointed by the court has not benefited in any way from the trafficking. (c) In a civil action brought under this section, the victim’s alleged consent to the
human trafficking is immaterial and shall not be admitted. (Added 2011, No. 55, § 2.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 2662
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 2662 cover?
Section 2662 ("Private cause of action") 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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