Vermont § 5572 - Right of action; procedure

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§ 5572. Right of action; procedure

  • (a) A person convicted and imprisoned for a crime of which the person was exonerated pursuant
    to this chapter shall have a cause of action for damages against the State. (b) An action brought under this subchapter shall be filed in Washington County Superior
    Court. Notice of the action shall be served upon the Attorney General. (c) The Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure shall apply to actions brought under this subchapter,
    and the plaintiff shall have a right to trial by jury. The Vermont Rules of Appellate
    Procedure shall apply to appeals from orders and judgments issued under this subchapter. (d) The Attorney General may consider, adjust, determine, and settle any claim for damages
    brought against the State of Vermont under this subchapter. (Added 2007, No. 60, § 1; amended 2015, No. 133 (Adj. Sess.), § 5, eff. May 25, 2016.)

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What does Vermont Statutes Online § 5572 cover?

Section 5572 ("Right of action; procedure") 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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