Vermont § 6648 - Exemption from arrest and service of process
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§ 6648. Exemption from arrest and service of process
- (a) If a person comes into this State in obedience to a summons directing him or her to
attend and testify in such action in this State, he or she shall not, while in this
State pursuant to such summons, be subject to arrest or the service of process, civil
or criminal, in connection with matters that arose before his or her entrance under
the summons. (b) If a person passes through this State while going to another state in obedience to
a summons to attend and testify in such action in that state or while returning therefrom,
he or she shall not while so passing through this State be subject to arrest or the
service of process, civil or criminal, in connection with matters that arose before
his or her entrance into this State under the summons.
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 6648
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 6648 cover?
Section 6648 ("Exemption from arrest and service of process") 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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