Vermont § 6937 - Service
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 6937 — Service, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6937. Service
- (a) A petition or ex parte temporary order or final order issued under this subchapter
shall be served by any sheriff or constable or any municipal or State Police officer
in accordance with the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure. A court that issues an order
under this chapter during court hours shall promptly transmit the order electronically
or by other means to a law enforcement agency for service. (b) A defendant who attends a hearing held under section 6935 of this title at which a temporary or final order under this chapter is issued and who receives
notice from the court on the record that the order has been issued shall be deemed
to have been served. A defendant notified by the court on the record shall be required
to adhere immediately to the provisions of the order. However, even when the court
has previously notified the defendant of the order, the court shall transmit the order
for additional service by a law enforcement agency. (c) The person making service shall file a return of service with the court stating the
date, time, and place at which the order was delivered personally to the defendant. (Added 1991, No. 180 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 2013, No. 17, § 5; 2013, No. 17, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 6937
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 6937 cover?
Section 6937 ("Service") 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 § 6937?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 6937" (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 § 6937 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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