Vermont § 5-104 - Jurisdiction and venue
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 5-104 — Jurisdiction and venue, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-104. Jurisdiction and venue
- (a) The Probate Division of the Superior Court has jurisdiction over a proceeding for
the adoption of an adult or emancipated minor under this article if a petitioner lived
in this State for at least 90 days immediately preceding the filing of a petition
for adoption. (b) A petition for adoption may be filed in the Probate Division of the Superior Court
in the district in which a petitioner lives. (Added 1995, No. 161 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2009, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 238a, eff. Feb. 1, 2011.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 5-104
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 5-104 cover?
Section 5-104 ("Jurisdiction and venue") 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 § 5-104?
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