Vermont § 7510 - Preliminary hearing
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 7510 — Preliminary hearing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7510. Preliminary hearing
- (a) Within five days after a person is admitted to a designated hospital for emergency
examination, he or she may request the Superior Court to conduct a preliminary hearing
to determine whether there is probable cause to believe that he or she was a person
in need of treatment at the time of his or her admission. (b) The court shall conduct the hearing within three working days after the filing of
the request. The court shall cause timely notice of the preliminary hearing to be
given to the patient or the patient’s attorney, the hospital, and the attorney for
the applicant. (c) The individual has the right to be present and represented by legal counsel at the
preliminary hearing. (d) If probable cause to believe that the individual was a person in need of treatment
at the time of his or her admission is established at the preliminary hearing, the
individual shall be ordered held for further proceedings in accordance with the law.
If probable cause is not established, the individual shall be ordered discharged from
the hospital and the court shall order him or her returned to the place from which
he or she was transported or to his or her home. (e) Upon a showing of need, the court may grant a reasonable continuance to either the
patient’s attorney or the attorney for the State. (Added 1977, No. 252 (Adj. Sess.), § 17; amended 2009, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 238; 2019, No. 167 (Adj. Sess.), § 20, eff. Oct. 7, 2020; 2023, No. 6, § 201, eff. July 1, 2023.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 7510
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 7510 cover?
Section 7510 ("Preliminary hearing") 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 § 7510?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 7510" (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 § 7510 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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