Vermont · Vermont Statutes — Title 13, Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Vt. Stat. (Crimes) § 7553b: Right to speedy trial if bail is denied
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes procedural rights for defendants held without bail: trials must begin within 60 days of bail denial, and courts must hold a bail hearing if trials are delayed beyond 60 days due to non-defense factors.
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