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13 V.S.A. § 5256
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 163 - Public Defenders|§ 5256. Reports

§ 5256. Reports|The Defender General shall submit an annual report of his or her activities to the House and Senate Committees on Judiciary showing the number of persons represented under this chapter, the crimes involved, the outcome of each case, and the expenditures totaled by kind made in carrying out the responsibilities imposed by this chapter. (Added 1971, No. 161 (Adj. Sess.), § 6, eff. date, see note; amended 2011, No. 139 (Adj. Sess.), § 13, eff. May 14, 2012.)
13 V.S.A. § 5257
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 163 - Public Defenders|§ 5257. Expenses

§ 5257. Expenses|The Defender General shall be reimbursed for all reasonable expenses, including mileage and other travel expense, lodging, and subsistence, incurred in carrying out his or her responsibilities under this chapter. (Added 1971, No. 161 (Adj. Sess.), § 6, eff. date, see note.)
13 V.S.A. § 5258
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 163 - Public Defenders|§ 5258. Audit

§ 5258. Audit|(a) In the 1995 audit and thereafter as appropriate, the auditor of accounts shall conduct an audit of the assignment of counsel to needy persons under section 5231 of this title, determination of financial need under section 5236 of this title, co-payment and reimbursement orders under section 5238 of this title and collection of reimbursements under section 5240 of this title.(b) The audit shall evaluate compliance with statutory and legal requirements and internal controls. If noncompliance is found, the auditor shall recommend that proper corrections be made. The auditor shall recommend uniform practice by the responsible agencies and the courts throughout the State. The auditor shall report his or her findings in accordance with 32 V.S.A. § 163(5).(c) The 1995 audit required by this section shall be funded in the amount of $5,000.00 from the special fund created under section 5239 of this title. (Added 1995, No. 21, § 5.)
13 V.S.A. § 5259
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 163 - Public Defenders|§ 5259. Duty to investigate

§ 5259. Duty to investigate|(a) The Defender General shall investigate issues related to the health, safety, and welfare of inmates in correctional facilities and shall receive the cooperation of all State agencies in carrying out this duty. Issues that require an investigation by the Defender General shall, at a minimum, include:  (1) the death of an inmate; (2) a suicide attempt that requires more than 24 hours of emergency hospitalization; and (3) a critical incident that results in injury to an inmate from an assault, use of force, or accident in a correctional facility that requires more than 24 hours of emergency hospitalization.   (b)(1) When an incident enumerated in subdivisions (a)(1)-(3) of this section occurs, the Department of Corrections shall notify the Defender General as soon as reasonably practicable.  (2) The Commissioner shall report weekly to the Defender General regarding any critical incident that negatively impacts the health, safety, or welfare of an inmate, the conditions of confinement, or the adequacy of care provided to inmates.   (c) In carrying out the duties under this section, the Defender General:  (1) Shall be given reasonable unaccompanied access to the correctional facility and inmates and is authorized to speak with any relevant personnel from the Department of Corrections and other State agencies subject to the individual's constitutional rights and to legitimate law enforcement concerns regarding preservation of a criminal investigation, if any. (2) Shall be given broad access to records concerning the incident and any inmates involved in the incident. In response to a request for records from the Defender General, the Commissioner of Corrections shall provide the records promptly and no subpoena or public records request shall be required. Records subject to this section include video or audio recordings.   (d) The Defender General is authorized to protect the confidentiality of sources in the course of an investigation pursuant to this section. Work product generated in the course of representation of a client that contains confidential communication between an inmate and the Defender General shall not be discoverable and records of communications between inmates and the Defender General may be redacted.(e) Where appropriate, the Defender General shall report to the Department of Corrections and the Joint Committee on Corrections Oversight identifying any concerns and suggested policy changes that arise from an incident that resulted in an investigation. (Added 2013, No. 110 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. April 22, 2014.)
13 V.S.A. § 5271
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 163 - Public Defenders|§ 5271. Offices established

§ 5271. Offices established|The Defender General may establish public defender offices to carry out his or her responsibilities under this chapter. Each public defender office shall be headed by a public defender selected by the Defender General within the limits of funds and staffing authorized by the General Assembly. (Added 1971, No. 161 (Adj. Sess.), § 6, eff. date, see note; amended 1973, No. 266 (Adj. Sess.), § 6; 1981, No. 146 (Adj. Sess.), § 4, eff. April 8, 1982.)
13 V.S.A. § 5272
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 163 - Public Defenders|§ 5272. Appointment; co-counsel; compensation

§ 5272. Appointment; co-counsel; compensation|Upon notification under section 5234 of this title or upon request by the person concerned, a public defender shall represent the person with respect to whom the notification is made. If the public defender assigned to the court's jurisdiction is unable to represent the person, the court concerned shall assign an attorney to represent the person. Representation may include co-counsel or associate counsel in appropriate cases. Compensation of the appointed counsel shall be made from funds appropriated to the Office of the Defender General for the compensation of assigned counsel. (Added 1971, No. 161 (Adj. Sess.), § 6, eff. date, see note; amended 1973, No. 77, § 43; 1981, No. 146 (Adj. Sess.), § 5, eff. April 8, 1982.)
13 V.S.A. § 5273
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 163 - Public Defenders|§ 5273. Qualifications

§ 5273. Qualifications|(a) The Deputy Defender General and a public defender must be licensed to practice law in this State and otherwise competent to counsel and defend a person charged with crime.(b) The Deputy Defender General and a public defender may not otherwise engage in the practice of criminal law, except as otherwise provided in section 5203 of this title. This limitation shall not apply to the assigned counsel coordinator or to attorneys providing services under contract pursuant to section 5253 of this title. (Added 1971, No 161 (Adj. Sess.), § 6, eff. date, see note; amended 1981, No. 146 (Adj. Sess.), § 6, eff. April 8, 1982; 1987, No. 183 (Adj. Sess.), § 26.)
13 V.S.A. § 5274
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 163 - Public Defenders|§ 5274. Replacement

§ 5274. Replacement|At any stage, including appeal or other post-conviction proceedings, the Defender General or the court for good cause may assign a replacement attorney. The replacement attorney has the same functions with respect to the needy person as the attorney whom he or she replaces. (Added 1971, No. 161 (Adj. Sess.), § 6, eff. date, see note.)
13 V.S.A. § 5275
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 163 - Public Defenders|§ 5275. Additional fees forbidden

§ 5275. Additional fees forbidden|A person who represents a needy person under this chapter may not receive any fee for his or her services in addition to that provided under this chapter. (Added 1971, No. 161 (Adj. Sess.), § 6, eff. date, see note.)
13 V.S.A. § 5276
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 163 - Public Defenders|§ 5276. Reports

§ 5276. Reports|An attorney who is assigned by a court to represent a needy person under section 5272 or 5274 of this title shall report to the Defender General on his or her representation of the needy person, as prescribed by the Defender General. (Added 1971, No. 161 (Adj. Sess.), § 6, eff. date, see note.)
13 V.S.A. § 5277
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 163 - Public Defenders|§ 5277. Use of State facilities

§ 5277. Use of State facilities|An attorney representing a person under this chapter is entitled to use any State technical services and facilities for the development or evaluation of evidence that are available to the prosecutor. (Added 1971, No. 161 (Adj. Sess.), § 6, eff. date, see note.)
13 V.S.A. § 5302
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 165 - Victims|§ 5302. Reporting to law enforcement agencies

§ 5302. Reporting to law enforcement agencies|Victims are eligible for the services set forth under this chapter only if the crime has been reported to law enforcement authorities. (Added 1985, No. 182 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1986.)
13 V.S.A. § 5303
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 165 - Victims|§ 5303. Legislative purpose

§ 5303. Legislative purpose|(a) The fundamental objective underlying this chapter is the protection of victims of crime. This chapter seeks to ensure that crime victims are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve while functioning in a system in which they find themselves through no fault of their own. This chapter seeks to accommodate that objective and balance crime victims' needs and rights with criminal defendants' rights.(b) This chapter also seeks to reduce the financial, emotional, and physical consequences of criminal victimization, to prevent victimization by the law enforcement and criminal justice system, and to assist victims with problems that result from their victimization.(c) Victims of crime shall be treated with courtesy and sensitivity by the court system and the State's Attorney's office. Those responsible should ensure that the process of criminal prosecution moves smoothly and expeditiously and, after the conclusion of a prosecution, should cooperate in an appropriate manner with victims who seek to enforce their civil rights and remedies, which cooperation may include preserving and producing evidence, documents, and testimony to the victims for use in such efforts. (Added 1985, No. 182 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1986; amended 1995, No. 170 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1996.)
13 V.S.A. § 5304
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 165 - Victims|§ 5304. Victims Assistance Program

§ 5304. Victims Assistance Program|(a) The Center for Crime Victim Services shall create and maintain a Victims Assistance Program. Except as otherwise provided by law, victim advocates shall provide victims the following services:  (1) Information. Victims shall be informed as to the level of protection available, procedures to be followed in order to receive applicable witness fees, the right to seek restitution as an element of the final disposition of the case, and the right to appear at sentencing in accordance with section 7006 of this title. (2) Notification. Victims, other than victims of acts of delinquency, shall be notified in a timely manner when a court proceeding involving their case is scheduled to take place and when a court proceeding to which they have been summoned will not take place as scheduled. Victims shall also be notified as to the final disposition of the case, and shall be notified of their right to request notification of a person's release or escape under section 5305 of this title. (3) Services. Victims shall be entitled to:  (A) receive short-term counseling and support from the victim advocate and referrals for further services; (B) assistance in obtaining financial assistance and minimizing loss of pay or other benefits resulting from involvement in the criminal justice process; (C) assistance in documenting and preparing requests for restitution and insurance reimbursement; (D) assistance in obtaining protection through local law enforcement agencies from harm and threats of harm arising out of their cooperation with the court system; (E) assistance in the return of property from law enforcement agencies; (F) assistance and support in dealing with law enforcement agencies; and (G) transportation as needed to court proceedings.    (b) A victim may decline any service provided by the Victims Assistance Program under this section. (Added 1985, No. 182 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1986; amended 1989, No. 290 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; 1991, No. 263 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; 1995, No. 170 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1996; 2015, No. 97 (Adj. Sess.), § 75.)
13 V.S.A. § 5305
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 165 - Victims|§ 5305. Information concerning release from custody

§ 5305. Information concerning release from custody|(a) Victims, other than victims of acts of delinquency, and affected persons shall have the right to request notification by the agency having custody of the defendant before the defendant is released, including a release on bail or conditions of release, furlough, or other community program, upon termination or discharge from probation, or whenever the defendant escapes, is recaptured, dies, or receives a pardon or commutation of sentence. Notice shall be given to the victim or affected person as expeditiously as possible at the address or telephone number provided to the agency having custody of the defendant by the person requesting notice. Any address or telephone number so provided shall be kept confidential. The prosecutor's office shall ensure that victims are made aware of their right to notification of an offender's scheduled release date pursuant to this section.(b) If the defendant is released on conditions at arraignment, the prosecutor's office shall inform the victim of a listed crime of the conditions of release.(c) If requested by a victim of a listed crime, the Department of Corrections shall:  (1) at least 30 days before a parole board hearing concerning the defendant, inform the victim of the hearing and of the victim's right to testify before the parole board or to submit a written statement for the parole board to consider; and (2) promptly inform the victim of the decision of the parole board, including providing to the victim any conditions attached to the defendant's release on parole. (Added 1985, No. 182 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 1989, No. 290 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; 1995, No. 170 (Adj. Sess.), § 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1996; 2015, No. 155 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; 2019, No. 148 (Adj. Sess.), § 15, eff. Jan. 1, 2021.)
13 V.S.A. § 5306
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 165 - Victims|§ 5306. Victim advocates

§ 5306. Victim advocates|In order to carry out the provisions of the Victims Assistance Program, State's Attorneys are authorized to hire victim advocates who shall serve at their pleasure unless otherwise modified by a collective bargaining agreement entered into pursuant to 3 V.S.A. chapter 27. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the subjects for bargaining pursuant to 3 V.S.A. § 904. (Added 1985, No. 182 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1986; amended 2017, No. 81, § 10, eff. June 15, 2017.)
13 V.S.A. § 5307
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 165 - Victims|§ 5307. Cooperation

§ 5307. Cooperation|State's attorneys, local law enforcement agencies, local social service agencies, and courts shall cooperate to afford victims of crimes the right and services described in this chapter; however, victim advocates shall not delegate to these agencies or to the courts the duties imposed on them under section 5304 of this title. (Added 1985, No. 182 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1986.)
13 V.S.A. § 5308
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 165 - Victims|§ 5308. Notice and right to be present at arraignment

§ 5308. Notice and right to be present at arraignment|If practicable the victim of a listed crime shall be given notice of the defendant's arraignment by the law enforcement agency that issued the citation or made the arrest. The victim of a listed crime shall have the right to be present at the defendant's arraignment. The prosecutor's office shall inform the victim about the issues concerning bail and the prosecutor shall advise the court of the victim's position regarding bail. (Added 1995, No. 170 (Adj. Sess.), § 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1996.)
13 V.S.A. § 5309
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 165 - Victims|§ 5309. Presence in courtroom

§ 5309. Presence in courtroom|The victim of a listed crime shall be entitled to be present during all court proceedings subject to the provisions of Rule 615 of the Vermont Rules of Evidence. (Added 1995, No. 170 (Adj. Sess.), § 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1996.)
13 V.S.A. § 5310
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 165 - Victims|§ 5310. Nondisclosure of information about victim

§ 5310. Nondisclosure of information about victim|A witness testifying in a criminal proceeding, including any discovery proceedings, shall not be compelled to disclose the victim's residential address or place of employment on the record unless the court finds, based upon a preponderance of the evidence, that nondisclosure of the information will prejudice the defendant. (Added 1995, No. 170 (Adj. Sess.), § 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1996.)
13 V.S.A. § 5311
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 165 - Victims|§ 5311. Prompt return of property

§ 5311. Prompt return of property|A law enforcement agency holding property of any individual shall take reasonable care of the property. Upon authorization of the prosecutor, the law enforcement agency holding the property, unless it is contraband or subject to forfeiture, shall promptly notify the individual that the property is no longer needed for evidentiary purposes and may be picked up by the individual. (Added 1995, No. 170 (Adj. Sess.), § 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1996.)
13 V.S.A. § 5312
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 165 - Victims|§ 5312. Victim's interest in speedy prosecution

§ 5312. Victim's interest in speedy prosecution|(a) The prosecutor's office shall make every effort to inform a victim of a listed crime of any pending motion that may substantially delay any deposition, change of plea, trial, sentencing hearing, or restitution hearing. The prosecutor shall inform the court of how the victim was notified and the victim's position on the motion, if any. In the event the victim was not notified, the prosecutor shall inform the court why notification did not take place.(b) If a victim of a listed crime objects to a delay, the court shall consider the victim's objection. (Added 1995, No. 170 (Adj. Sess.), § 9a, eff. Sept. 1, 1996; amended 2007, No. 40, § 2.)
13 V.S.A. § 5313
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 165 - Victims|§ 5313. Limitations on employer

§ 5313. Limitations on employer|An employer may not discharge or discipline a victim of a listed crime or a victim's family member or representative for honoring a subpoena to testify. (Added 1995, No. 170 (Adj. Sess.), § 9b, eff. Sept. 1, 1996.)
13 V.S.A. § 5314
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 165 - Victims|§ 5314. Information from law enforcement agency

§ 5314. Information from law enforcement agency|(a) Information to all victims. After initial contact between a victim and a law enforcement agency responsible for investigating a crime, the agency shall promptly give in writing to the victim:  (1) an explanation of the victim's rights under this chapter and chapter 167 of this title; (2) information concerning the availability of:  (A) assistance to victims, including medical, housing, counseling, and emergency services; (B) compensation for victims under chapter 167 of this title, and the name, street address, and telephone number of the Center for Crime Victim Services; (C) protection for the victim, including protective court orders; and (D) access by the victim and the defendant to records related to the case which are public under the provisions of 1 V.S.A. chapter 5, subchapter 3 (access to public records).    (b) Information to victims of listed crimes. As soon as practicable, the law enforcement agency shall use reasonable efforts to give to the victim of a listed crime, as relevant, all of the following:  (1) Information as to the accused's identity unless inconsistent with law enforcement purposes. (2) Information as to whether the accused has been taken into custody. (3) The file number of the case and the name, office street address, and telephone number of the law enforcement officer currently assigned to investigate the case. (4) The prosecutor's name, office street address, and telephone number. (5) An explanation that no individual is under an obligation to respond to questions that may be asked outside a courtroom or deposition. (6) Information concerning any bail or conditions of release imposed on the defendant by a judicial officer prior to arraignment or an initial court appearance. (Added 1995, No. 170 (Adj. Sess.), § 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1996; amended 2015, No. 97 (Adj. Sess.), § 76; 2015, No. 155 (Adj. Sess.), § 2.)
13 V.S.A. § 5315
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 165 - Victims|§ 5315. Information concerning appeal or post-conviction remedies

§ 5315. Information concerning appeal or post-conviction remedies|If the defendant appeals or pursues a post-conviction remedy, the prosecutor's office shall promptly inform the victim of a listed crime of that fact, shall explain the significance of such a proceeding and shall promptly notify the victim of the date, time, and place of any hearing and of the decision. (Added 1995, No. 170 (Adj. Sess.), § 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1996.)
13 V.S.A. § 5316
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 165 - Victims|§ 5316. Complete identification by prosecution and defense

§ 5316. Complete identification by prosecution and defense|Any individual associated with the prosecution or defense of a listed crime, including attorneys, investigators, or experts, who comes in contact with the victim or the victim's family shall properly identify himself or herself and by whom he or she is employed. (Added 1995, No. 170 (Adj. Sess.), § 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1996.)
13 V.S.A. § 5317
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure|Chapter 165 - Victims|§ 5317. General requirements for information

§ 5317. General requirements for information|(a) The information required to be furnished to victims under this chapter shall be provided upon request of the victim and, unless otherwise specifically provided, may be furnished either orally or in writing.(b) A person responsible for furnishing information may rely upon the most recent name, address, and telephone number furnished by the victim.(c) The court, State's Attorneys, public defenders, law enforcement agencies, and the Departments of Corrections and of Public Safety shall develop and implement an automated notification system to deliver the information required to be furnished to victims under this chapter. (Added 1995, No. 170 (Adj. Sess.), § 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1996; amended 2009, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 109a.)