Vermont · Vermont Statutes — Title 13, Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Vt. Stat. (Crimes) § 3259: Sexual exploitation of a person who is being investigated, detained, arrested, or is in the custody of a law enforcement officer
What this law says, in plain English
Law enforcement officers are prohibited from engaging in sexual acts or conduct with persons they are detaining, arresting, investigating, or who are victims or confidential informants in open investigations. Violation is punishable by up to five years imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $10,000.
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