Vermont § 4952 - Confinement in jail when necessary
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 4952 — Confinement in jail when necessary, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4952. Confinement in jail when necessary
- (a) The officer or person executing the Governor’s warrant of arrest, or the agent of
the demanding state to whom the prisoner may have been delivered, may, when necessary,
confine the prisoner in the jail of any county or city through which he or she or
she may pass; and the keeper of such jail shall receive and safely keep the prisoner
until the person having charge of him or her is ready to proceed on his or her route,
such person being chargeable with the expense of keeping. (b) The officer or agent of a demanding state to whom a prisoner may have been delivered
following extradition proceedings in another state, or to whom a prisoner may have
been delivered after waiving extradition in such other state, and who is passing through
this State with such a prisoner for the purpose of immediately returning such prisoner
to the demanding state may, when necessary, confine the prisoner in the jail of any
county or city through which he or she may pass; and the keeper of such jail shall
receive and safely keep the prisoner until the officer or agent having charge of him
or her is ready to proceed on his or her route, such officer or agent, however, being
chargeable with the expense of keeping. However, such officer or agent shall produce
and show to the keeper of such jail satisfactory written evidence of the fact that
he or she is actually transporting such prisoner to the demanding state after a requisition
by the executive authority of such demanding state. Such prisoner shall not be entitled
to demand a new requisition while in this State.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 4952
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 4952 cover?
Section 4952 ("Confinement in jail when necessary") 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 § 4952?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 4952" (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 § 4952 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Vermont can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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