Vermont § 7044 - Sentence calculation; notice to defendant
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§ 7044. Sentence calculation; notice to defendant
- (a) Within 30 days after sentencing in all cases where the court imposes a sentence which
includes a period of incarceration to be served, the Commissioner of Corrections shall
provide to the court and the Office of the Defender General a calculation of the potential
shortest and longest lengths of time the defendant may be incarcerated taking into
account the provisions for reductions of term pursuant to 28 V.S.A. § 811 based on the sentence or sentences the defendant is serving, and the effect of any
credit for time served as ordered by the court pursuant to 13 V.S.A. § 7031. The Commissioner’s calculation shall be a public record. (b) In all cases where the court imposes a sentence that includes a period of incarceration
to be served, the Department of Corrections shall provide the defendant with a copy
and explanation of the sentence calculation made pursuant to subsection (a) of this
section. (Added 1995, No. 50, § 3; amended 2009, No. 58, § 16.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 7044
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Section 7044 ("Sentence calculation; notice to defendant") 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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