Vermont § 3015 - Obstruction of justice
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 3015 — Obstruction of justice, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3015. Obstruction of justice
- Whoever corruptly, or by threats or force, or by any threatening letter or communication,
intimidates or impedes any witness, grand or petit juror, or officer in or of any
court or agency, in a contested case, of the State of Vermont, or causes bodily injury
to such person or intentionally damages the property of such person on account of
such person’s attendance at, deliberation at, or performance of his or her official
duties in connection with a matter already heard, presently being heard or to be heard
before any court or agency, in a contested case, of the State of Vermont, or corruptly
or by threats or force or by any threatening letter or communication, obstructs or
impedes, or endeavors to obstruct or impede the due administration of justice, shall
be imprisoned not more than five years or fined not more than $5,000.00, or both
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 3015
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 3015 cover?
Section 3015 ("Obstruction of justice") 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 § 3015?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 3015" (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 § 3015 apply to my situation?
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