Vermont § 3967 - Examination in case of sick prisoner When the prisoner cannot be brought to the place appointed for the return of the writ, without danger, because of his or her sickness or infirmity, that fact shall be stated in the return
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§ 3967. Examination in case of sick prisoner When the prisoner cannot be brought to the place appointed for the return of the writ, without danger, because of his or her sickness or infirmity, that fact shall be stated in the return
- . When such fact is provided to the satisfaction of such court or magistrate,
he or she may proceed to the jail or other place where the prisoner is confined and
there make an examination or adjourn the hearing to another time or make such order
in the case as law and justice require.
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 3967 ("Examination in case of sick prisoner When the prisoner cannot be brought to the place appointed for the return of the writ, without danger, because of his or her sickness or infirmity, that fact shall be stated in the return") 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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