Vermont § 3962 - When a person to be served is not

Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 3962 — When a person to be served is not, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3962. When a person to be served is not

  • an officer In cases of imprisonment by a person not an officer of the State or of the courts of the United States, the writ shall be directed to a sheriff or his or her deputy, commanding him or her to take and have the person imprisoned before the court or magistrate granting the writ, immediately after the receipt thereof, and summon the person by whom such prisoner is restrained to appear before such court or magistrate and show the cause for taking and detaining such prisoner.

Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Vermont Statutes Online § 3962 cover?

Section 3962 ("When a person to be served is not") 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 § 3962?

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Is this the official text of Vermont law?

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