Vermont § 5570 - Successive petitions

Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 5570 — Successive petitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5570. Successive petitions

  • (a) The court shall not be required to entertain a second or successive petition for similar
    relief on behalf of the same petitioner unless it appears the petition will be assisted
    by the availability of more advanced DNA technology. (b) The court may entertain a second or successive petition if it determines that doing
    so would serve the interests of justice. (Added 2007, No. 60, § 1.)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 5570

What does Vermont Statutes Online § 5570 cover?

Section 5570 ("Successive petitions") 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 § 5570?

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Is this the official text of Vermont law?

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