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15 V.S.A. § 1092
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 20 - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act|§ 1092. Recognition and enforcement, appeals

§ 1092. Recognition and enforcement, appeals|(a) A Vermont court shall accord full faith and credit to an order issued by another state and consistent with this chapter which enforces a child custody determination by a court of another state unless the order has been vacated, stayed, or modified by a court having jurisdiction to do so under subchapter 2 of this chapter.(b) An appeal may be taken from a final order in a proceeding under this subchapter in accordance with the Vermont Rules of Appellate Procedure. Unless the court enters a temporary emergency order under section 1074 of this title, the enforcing court may not stay an order enforcing a child custody determination pending appeal. (Added 2011, No. 29, § 1.)
15 V.S.A. § 1093
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 20 - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act|§ 1093. Role of Attorney General; role of law enforcement

§ 1093. Role of Attorney General; role of law enforcement|(a) In a case arising under this chapter or involving the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, the Attorney General or a State's Attorney may take any lawful action, including resort to a proceeding under this subchapter or any other available civil proceeding to locate a child, obtain the return of a child, or enforce a child custody determination if there is:  (1) an existing child custody determination; (2) a request to do so from a court in a pending child custody proceeding; (3) a reasonable belief that a criminal statute has been violated; or (4) a reasonable belief that the child has been wrongfully removed or retained in violation of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.   (b) The Attorney General or a State's Attorney acting under this section acts on behalf of the court and shall not represent any party.(c) At the request of the Attorney General or a State's Attorney acting under this section, a law enforcement officer may take any lawful action reasonably necessary to locate a child or a party and assist the Attorney General or State's Attorney with responsibilities under this section. (Added 2011, No. 29, § 1.)
15 V.S.A. § 1094
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 20 - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act|§ 1094. Costs and expenses

§ 1094. Costs and expenses|If the respondent is not the prevailing party, the court may assess against the respondent all direct expenses and costs incurred by the Attorney General or State's Attorney and law enforcement officers under section 1093 of this title. (Added 2011, No. 29, § 1.)
15 V.S.A. § 1095
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 20 - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act|§ 1095. Application and construction

§ 1095. Application and construction|In applying and construing this chapter, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. (Added 2011, No. 29, § 1.)
15 V.S.A. § 1096
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 20 - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act|§ 1096. Effective date and transitional provision

§ 1096. Effective date and transitional provision|This chapter shall take effect July 1, 2011. A motion or other request for relief made in a child custody proceeding or to enforce a child custody determination which was commenced before the effective date of this chapter is governed by the law in effect at the time the motion or other request was made. (Added 2011, No. 29, § 1.)
15 V.S.A. § 1101
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 21 - Abuse Prevention|§ 1101. Definitions

§ 1101. Definitions|The following words as used in this chapter shall have the following meanings:  (1) "Abuse" means the occurrence of one or more of the following acts between family or household members:  (A) Attempting to cause or causing physical harm. (B) Placing another in fear of imminent serious physical harm. (C) Abuse to children as defined in 33 V.S.A. chapter 49, subchapter 2. (D) Stalking as defined in 12 V.S.A. § 5131(6). (E) Sexual assault as defined in 12 V.S.A. § 5131(5).    (2) "Household members" means persons who, for any period of time, are living or have lived together, are sharing or have shared occupancy of a dwelling, are engaged in or have engaged in a sexual relationship, or minors or adults who are dating or who have dated. "Dating" means a social relationship of a romantic nature. Factors that the court may consider when determining whether a dating relationship exists or existed include:  (A) the nature of the relationship; (B) the length of time the relationship has existed; (C) the frequency of interaction between the parties; and (D) the length of time since the relationship was terminated, if applicable. (3) A "foreign abuse prevention order" means any protection order issued by the court of any other state that contains provisions similar to relief provisions authorized under this chapter, the Vermont Rules for Family Proceedings, 33 V.S.A. chapter 69, or 12 V.S.A. chapter 178. (4) "Other state" and "issuing state" shall mean any state other than Vermont and any federally recognized Indian tribe, territory or possession of the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia. (5) A "protection order" means any injunction or other order issued for the purpose of preventing violent or threatening acts or harassment against, or contact or communication with or physical proximity to, another person, including temporary and final orders issued by civil and criminal courts, other than support or child custody orders, whether obtained by filing an independent action or as a pendente lite order in another proceeding so long as any civil order was issued in response to a complaint, petition or motion filed by or on behalf of a person seeking protection. (6) [Repealed.]  (Added 1979, No. 153 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 1981, No. 207 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. April 25, 1982; 1981, No. 218 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; 1991, No. 135 (Adj. Sess.), § 14; 1995, No. 170 (Adj. Sess.), § 26, eff. May 15, 1996; 1997, No. 153 (Adj. Sess.), § 4; 1999, No. 91 (Adj. Sess.), § 38; 1999, No. 124 (Adj. Sess.), § 10; 2005, No. 193 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 2006; 2009, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 128; 2015, No. 23, § 152.)
15 V.S.A. § 1102
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 21 - Abuse Prevention|§ 1102. Jurisdiction and venue

§ 1102. Jurisdiction and venue|(a) The Family Division of the Superior Court shall have jurisdiction over proceedings under this chapter.(b) Emergency orders under section 1104 of this title may be issued by a judge of the Criminal, Civil, or Family Division of the Superior Court.(c) Proceedings under this chapter may be commenced in the county in which the plaintiff resides. If the plaintiff has left the residence or household to avoid abuse, the plaintiff shall have the option to bring an action in the county of the previous residence or household or the county of the new residence or household. (Added 1979, No. 153 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 1985, No. 79, § 1; 1993, No. 228 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; 2009, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 129.)
15 V.S.A. § 1105
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 21 - Abuse Prevention|§ 1105. Service

§ 1105. Service|(a) A complaint or ex parte temporary order or final order issued under this chapter shall be served in accordance with the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure and may be served by any law enforcement officer. A court that issues an order under this chapter during court hours shall promptly transmit the order electronically or by other means to a law enforcement agency for service.(b)(1) A defendant who attends a hearing held under section 1103 or 1104 of this title at which a temporary or final order under this chapter is issued and who receives notice from the court on the record that the order has been issued shall be deemed to have been served. A defendant notified by the court on the record shall be required to adhere immediately to the provisions of the order. However, even when the court has previously notified the defendant of the order, the court shall transmit the order for additional service by a law enforcement agency.  (2) An ex parte temporary order issued under this chapter shall remain in effect until either it is dismissed by the court or the petition is denied at the final hearing. If the plaintiff fails to appear at the final hearing, the petition shall be dismissed, provided that the court may continue the temporary order until the final hearing if it makes findings on the record stating why there is good cause not to dismiss the petition. If a final order is issued, the temporary order shall remain in effect until personal service of the final order.   (c) Abuse orders shall be served by the law enforcement agency at the earliest possible time and shall take precedence over other summonses and orders. Orders shall be served in a manner calculated to ensure the safety of the plaintiff. Methods of service that include advance notification to the defendant shall not be used. The person making service shall file a return of service with the court stating the date, time, and place at which the order was delivered personally to the defendant.(d) If service of a notice of hearing issued under section 1103 or 1104 of this title cannot be made before the scheduled hearing, the court shall continue the hearing and extend the terms of the order upon request of the plaintiff for such additional time as it deems necessary to achieve service on the defendant. (Added 1979, No. 153 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 1981, No. 218 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; 1993, No. 228 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; 2005, No. 193 (Adj. Sess.), § 6, eff. Oct. 1, 2006; 2007, No. 174 (Adj. Sess.), § 12; 2013, No. 17, § 1; 2013, No. 17, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2013; 2019, No. 176 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. Oct. 8, 2020.)
15 V.S.A. § 1106
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 21 - Abuse Prevention|§ 1106. Procedure

§ 1106. Procedure|(a) Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, proceedings commenced under this chapter shall be in accordance with the Vermont Rules for Family Proceedings and shall be in addition to any other available civil or criminal remedies.(b)(1) The Court Administrator shall establish procedures to ensure access to relief after regular court hours, or on weekends and holidays. The Court Administrator is authorized to contract with public or private agencies to assist plaintiffs to seek relief and to gain access to Superior Courts. Law enforcement agencies shall assist in carrying out the intent of this section.  (2)(A) The court shall designate an authorized person to receive requests for ex parte temporary relief from abuse orders submitted after regular court hours pursuant to section 1104 of this title, including requests made by reliable electronic means according to the procedures in this subdivision.  (B) If a secure setting is not available for processing an ex parte temporary relief from abuse order submitted after regular court hours, or if the authorized person determines that electronic submission is appropriate under the circumstances, the authorized person shall inform the applicant that a complaint and affidavit may be submitted electronically. (C) The affidavit shall be sworn to or affirmed by administration of the oath over the telephone to the applicant by the authorized person, and shall conclude with the following statement: "I declare under the penalty of perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of Vermont that the foregoing is true and accurate. I understand that the penalty for perjury is imprisonment of not more than 15 years or a fine of not more than $10,000.00, or both." The authorized person shall note on the affidavit the date and time that the oath was administered. (D) The authorized person shall communicate the contents of the complaint and affidavit to a judicial officer telephonically or by reliable electronic means. The judicial officer shall decide whether to grant or deny the complaint and issue the order solely on the basis of the contents of the affidavit or affidavits provided. The judicial officer shall communicate the decision to the authorized person, who shall communicate it to the applicant. If the order is issued, it shall be delivered to the appropriate law enforcement agency for service and to the holding station.    (c) The Office of the Court Administrator shall ensure that the Superior Court has procedures in place so that the contents of orders and pendency of other proceedings can be known to all courts for cases in which an abuse prevention proceeding is related to a criminal proceeding. (Added 1979, No. 153 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 1981, No. 218 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; 1993, No. 228 (Adj. Sess.), § 4; 2009, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 130; 2017, No. 110 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. April 25, 2018.)
15 V.S.A. § 1107
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 21 - Abuse Prevention|§ 1107. Filing orders with law enforcement personnel; Department of Public Safety protection order database

§ 1107. Filing orders with law enforcement personnel; Department of Public Safety protection order database|(a) Police departments, sheriff's departments, and State police district offices shall establish procedures for filing abuse prevention orders issued under this chapter, 33 V.S.A. chapter 69, 12 V.S.A. chapter 178, protective orders relating to contact with a child issued under 33 V.S.A. § 5115, , and foreign abuse prevention orders and for making their personnel aware of the existence and contents of such orders.(b) Any court in this State that issues an abuse prevention order under section 1104 or 1103 of this chapter, or that files a foreign abuse prevention order in accordance with subsection 1108(d) of this chapter, or that issues a protective order relating to contact with a child under 33 V.S.A. § 5115, shall transmit a copy of the order to the Department of Public Safety protection order database. (Added 1979, No. 153 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 1995, No. 170 (Adj. Sess.), § 27, eff. May 15, 1996; 2005, No. 193 (Adj. Sess.), § 7, eff. Oct. 1, 2006; 2009, No. 28, § 1.)
15 V.S.A. § 1109
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 21 - Abuse Prevention|§ 1109. Appeals

§ 1109. Appeals|An order of the court issued under section 1103 of this title shall be treated as a final order for the purposes of appeal. Appeal may be taken by either party to the Supreme Court under the Vermont Rules of Appellate Procedure and the appeal shall be determined forthwith. (Added 1985, No. 79, § 6.)
15 V.S.A. § 1110
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 21 - Abuse Prevention|§ 1110. Requests for child support; transfer to Office of Magistrate

§ 1110. Requests for child support; transfer to Office of Magistrate|A request for child support under this chapter may be transferred by the court to the Office of Magistrate for hearing and disposal. A magistrate's support order granted under this section may not exceed three months unless the relief from abuse proceeding is consolidated with an action for legal separation, divorce, or parentage. (Added 1993, No. 228 (Adj. Sess.), § 5.)
15 V.S.A. § 1115
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 21 - Abuse Prevention|§ 1115. Limitation or denial of visitation

§ 1115. Limitation or denial of visitation|In any proceeding under this title, the fact that a parent has been convicted of any of the following offenses against the parent's child shall be a ground for limiting or denying visitation:  (1) sexual assault as defined in 13 V.S.A. § 3252; (2) aggravated sexual assault as defined in 13 V.S.A. § 3253; (3) lewd and lascivious conduct as defined in 13 V.S.A. § 2601; (4) sexual activity by a caregiver as defined in 33 V.S.A. § 6913; (5) kidnapping as defined in 13 V.S.A. § 2405(a)(1)(D); (6) lewd and lascivious conduct with a child as defined in 13 V.S.A. § 2602; (7) prohibited acts in violation of 13 V.S.A. § 2635; (8) sexual exploitation of children as defined in 13 V.S.A. chapter 64; or (9) an attempt to commit any offense listed in this section. (Added 1995, No. 170 (Adj. Sess.), § 33, eff. May 15, 1996.)
15 V.S.A. § 1150
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 21 - Abuse Prevention|§ 1150. Findings and intent

§ 1150. Findings and intent|(a) The General Assembly finds that persons attempting to escape from actual or threatened domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking frequently establish new addresses in order to prevent their assailants or probable assailants from finding them.(b) It is the purpose of this subchapter to:  (1) enable state and local agencies to respond to requests for public records without disclosing the location of a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; (2) promote interagency cooperation with the Secretary of State in providing address confidentiality for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking; and (3) enable State agencies and local agencies to accept a Program participant's use of an address, and local agencies to accept an address, designated by the Secretary of State as a substitute mailing address. (Added 1999, No. 134 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2001.)
15 V.S.A. § 1153
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 21 - Abuse Prevention|§ 1153. Certification cancellation

§ 1153. Certification cancellation|(a) The Secretary of State may cancel a Program participant's certification if, after the passage of 14 days:  (1) from the date of changing his or her name, the Program participant does not notify the Secretary that he or she has obtained a name change; however, the Program participant may reapply under his or her new name; (2) from the date of changing his or her address, the Program participant fails to notify the Secretary of the change of address; or (3) from the date the secretary first receives mail, forwarded to the Program participant's address, returned as nondeliverable.   (b) The Secretary shall cancel certification of a Program participant who applies using false information.(c) The Secretary shall send notice of cancellation to the Program participant. Notice of cancellation shall set out the reasons for cancellation. The Program participant shall have 30 days to appeal the cancellation decision under procedures developed by the Secretary.(d) Program participants may withdraw from the Program by giving the Secretary written notice of their intention. The Secretary shall establish, by rule, a secure procedure for ensuring that the request for withdrawal is legitimate. (Added 1999, No. 134 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2001; amended 2001, No. 28, § 4, eff. May 21, 2001.)
15 V.S.A. § 1154
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 21 - Abuse Prevention|§ 1154. Agency use of designated address; agency other than law enforcement agency

§ 1154. Agency use of designated address; agency other than law enforcement agency|(a) A Program participant shall request that State and local agencies, other than law enforcement agencies, use the substitute address as the participant's address. When creating a new public record, State and local agencies, other than law enforcement agencies, shall accept the substitute address, unless the Secretary has determined that:  (1) the agency has a bona fide requirement for the use of the actual address that would otherwise be confidential under this subchapter; (2) the address will be used only for those statutory and administrative purposes; (3) the agency has identified the specific Program participant's record for which the waiver is requested; (4) the agency has identified the individuals who will have access to the record; and (5) the agency has explained how its acceptance of the substitute address will prevent the agency from meeting its obligations under the law and why it cannot meet its statutory or administrative obligation by a change in its internal procedures.   (b) During the review, evaluation, and appeal of an agency's request, the agency shall accept the use of a Program participant's substitute address.(c) The Secretary's determination to grant or withhold a requested waiver must be based on, but not limited to, an evaluation of the information under subsection (a) of this section.(d) If the Secretary finds that the agency has a bona fide purpose for the actual address and that the information will only be used for that purpose, the Secretary shall issue the actual address to the agency. Prior to granting the waiver, the Secretary shall notify the Program participant of the waiver, including the name of the agency and the reasons for the waiver. If granted a waiver, the agency shall maintain the confidentiality of the Program participant's address by redacting the actual address when the record is released to any person.(e) Denial of the agency waiver request must be made in writing and include a statement of the reasons for denial.(f) Acceptance or denial of the agency's waiver request constitutes final agency action. An aggrieved party may appeal.(g) A Program participant may use the address designated by the Secretary as his or her work address.(h) The Office of the Secretary shall forward all first-class mail to the appropriate Program participants.(i) The Secretary shall keep a record of all waivers and all documentation relating to requests for waivers.(j) Any agency receiving a waiver may not make the Program participant's actual address available for inspection or copying, except under the following circumstances:  (1) if requested by a law enforcement agency for a law enforcement purpose as defined in subdivision 1151(5) of this title; or (2) if directed by a court order to a person identified in the order. (Added 1999, No. 134 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2001; amended 2001, No. 28, § 5, eff. May 21, 2001.)
15 V.S.A. § 1154a
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 15 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 21 - Abuse Prevention|§ 1154a. Agency use of designated address; law enforcement agency

§ 1154a. Agency use of designated address; law enforcement agency|(a) If requested in person by a Program participant to the person creating the record prior to the creation of the record, and upon proof of participation in the Program established by this chapter, a law enforcement agency shall use the participant's substitute address in:  (1) a summons or complaint for a violation within the jurisdiction of the judicial bureau as set forth in 4 V.S.A. § 1102. (2) a citation to appear under Rule 3 of the Vermont Rules of Criminal Procedure; or (3) an accident report filed with the Department of Motor Vehicles.   (b) Nothing in this subchapter shall prevent a law enforcement agency from requiring that a Program participant provide his or her actual address upon request from the agency.(c) A law enforcement agency may, in its discretion, use a substitute address in any record released by the agency. (Added 2001, No. 28, § 6, eff. May 21, 2001.)