Vermont § 6933 - Request for relief
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 6933 — Request for relief, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6933. Request for relief
- (a) A vulnerable adult, Adult Protective Services staff, or an interested person on behalf
of a vulnerable adult may seek relief from abuse, neglect, or exploitation by filing
a petition requesting one or more of the following orders: (1) an order that the defendant refrain from abusing, neglecting, or exploiting the vulnerable
adult; (2) an order that the defendant immediately vacate the household; (3) an order that the defendant shall not contact or communicate with the vulnerable adult
either directly or through a third party; (4) an order that the defendant shall not come within a fixed distance from the vulnerable
adult; (5) an order that the defendant shall not stalk, as defined in 12 V.S.A. § 5131, the vulnerable adult; (6) an order to deliver care plans, medicines, physicians’ orders, and medical records
to the vulnerable adult or the vulnerable adult’s representative; (7) an order to cooperate in the transfer of the vulnerable adult’s care to ensure the
vulnerable adult’s safety and well-being; (8) an order to immediately return any cash, checks, money, or property belonging to the
vulnerable adult in the defendant’s possession; (9) an order to immediately return any personal documentation regarding the vulnerable
adult, including identification documents, insurance information, financial records,
and immigration documentation; (10) an order that the defendant shall not access, dispose of, take, or transfer funds,
accounts, or property from the vulnerable adult or any account in the name of the
vulnerable adult; (11) an order to cease any access, sharing, or use of identifying information, image, or
likeness of the vulnerable adult; (12) an order regarding possession, care, and control of any animal owned, possessed, leased,
kept, or held as a pet by the vulnerable adult; and (13) such other orders as deemed necessary to protect the vulnerable adult. (b) No filing fee shall be required. (Added 1991, No. 180 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 2001, No. 135 (Adj. Sess.), § 11, eff. June 13, 2002; 2023, No. 81, § 2, eff. July 1, 2023.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 6933
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 6933 cover?
Section 6933 ("Request for relief") 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 § 6933?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 6933" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Vermont official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Vermont attorney.
How does Vermont § 6933 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.
Sources & Verification
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