Vermont · Vermont Statutes — Title 13, Crimes and Criminal Procedure

Vt. Stat. (Crimes) § 5502: Copy of process for accused When an officer does not within six hours deliver a true copy of the warrant or process by which he or she detains a person in a criminal proceeding, to a person who demands such copy and tenders the fees therefor, he or she shall forfeit to such person $200.00. Statutes

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What this law says, in plain English

An officer who fails to deliver a copy of a warrant or process within six hours when requested must pay the detained person $200.

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