Vermont § 7154 - Hearing; parties; notice
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 7154 — Hearing; parties; notice, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7154. Hearing; parties; notice
- (a) Upon the filing of the petition, the court shall schedule a hearing. (b) The minor’s parents, guardian, or other person charged with the custody of the minor
shall be parties to the proceedings and shall be given an opportunity to be heard. (c) At least 30 days prior to the hearing, notice shall be given to the minor’s parents,
guardian, or other person charged with the custody of the minor, unless the court
finds that their addresses are unknown, or that there are other reasons notice cannot
be given. (d) If the minor has been committed to the custody or guardianship of the Commissioner
for Children and Families, or a petition has been filed to commit the minor to the
custody of the Commissioner, the Commissioner shall be a party to the action under
this chapter. (e) Any action under this chapter may be consolidated with any other action in the Probate
Division of the Superior Court involving the interest or welfare of the minor. (f) The burden of proving facts necessary to sustain the petition shall be on the minor
and shall be by a preponderance of the evidence. (Added 1995, No. 145 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2009, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 238a, eff. Feb. 1, 2011.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 7154
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 7154 cover?
Section 7154 ("Hearing; parties; notice") 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 § 7154?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 7154 apply to my situation?
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