Vermont § 5563 - Victim notification
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 5563 — Victim notification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5563. Victim notification
- (a) If the address of a victim of the crime that the petitioner claims to be innocent
of in the petition is known, the State’s Attorney or Attorney General shall give written
notice of a petition under this section to the victim upon the victim’s request. If
the victim’s current address is not known, the State’s Attorney or the Attorney General
shall consult with the Department of Corrections Victim Services Division to verify
the victim’s last known address. The notice shall be by any reasonable means to the
victim’s last known address and shall indicate whether the petitioner is represented
by public or private counsel. Upon the victim’s request, the State’s Attorney or Attorney
General shall give the victim notice of the time and place of any hearing on the petition
and shall inform the victim of the disposition of the petition and the outcome of
any hearing. If DNA testing is ordered, the State’s Attorney or the Attorney General
shall inform the victim whether the test results require further court hearings, the
time and place of any hearings, and the outcome of the hearings. (b) The rights of victims contained in this section do not entitle a victim to be a party
in any proceeding, or to any procedural rights that are not specifically provided
for in this section, including any right to request a delay or rescheduling of any
proceeding. (Added 2007, No. 60, § 1.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 5563
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 5563 cover?
Section 5563 ("Victim notification") 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 § 5563?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 5563" (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 § 5563 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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