Vermont § 3582 - County answerable if jail insufficient When an escape
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 3582 — County answerable if jail insufficient When an escape, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3582. County answerable if jail insufficient When an escape
- is made in consequence of the insufficiency of the jail, without negligence of the keeper, either in keeping the prisoner or repairing the jail, the county shall be answerable to such keeper for the costs and damages he or she sustains in consequence.
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 3582
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 3582 cover?
Section 3582 ("County answerable if jail insufficient When an escape") 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 § 3582?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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