Vermont § 7608 - Victims

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§ 7608. Victims

  • (a) At the time a petition is filed pursuant to this chapter, the respondent shall give
    notice of the petition to any victim of the offense who is known to the respondent.
    The victim shall have the right to offer the respondent a statement prior to any stipulation
    or to offer the court a statement. The disposition of the petition shall not be unnecessarily
    delayed pending receipt of a victim’s statement. The respondent’s inability to locate
    a victim after a reasonable effort has been made shall not be a bar to granting a
    petition. (b) As used in this section, “reasonable effort” means attempting to contact the victim
    by first-class mail at the victim’s last known address, by telephone at the victim’s
    last known phone number, and by email at the victim’s last known email address. (Added 2011, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2025, No. 60, § 1, eff. July 1, 2025.)

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What does Vermont Statutes Online § 7608 cover?

Section 7608 ("Victims") 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 § 7608?

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Is this the official text of Vermont law?

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