Vermont § 853 - Punishment; maintenance of records; recommendation of transfer
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 853 — Punishment; maintenance of records; recommendation of transfer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 853. Punishment; maintenance of records; recommendation of transfer
- (a)(1) Except in serious cases as provided in subdivision (2) of this subsection, punishment
for a breach of the rules and regulations of the facility shall consist of deprivation
of privileges. (2) Serious breaches of the rules and regulations shall include assault, escape, attempt
to escape, and other serious breaches. In cases involving a serious breach, the disciplinary
committee may recommend to the supervising officer of the facility, who may then order,
other forms of discipline in addition to or as substitution for a loss of privileges.
If the serious breach results in damage to State-owned property, the disciplinary
committee may fix an amount of restitution or reparation, which shall not exceed an
amount the inmate can or will be able to pay, and shall fix the manner of performance.
Other forms of discipline for a serious breach of the rules may include: (A) Recommendation by the disciplinary committee and by the supervising officer to the
Commissioner that the inmate be transferred to another facility. (B) Segregation, in accordance with the regulations of the Department, in a cell or room,
apart from the accommodations provided for inmates who are participating in programs
of the facility; provided:
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 853
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 853 cover?
Section 853 ("Punishment; maintenance of records; recommendation of transfer") 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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