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Vermont Protective Orders Laws
More Information on Protective Order Laws
| Code Section | Tit. 15 §1101, et seq. |
| Activity Addressed by Order | Enjoin contact; exclude from residence or other locations; regarding minors: temporary custody, support (maximum 3 months) |
| Duration of Order | A fixed period at the expiration of which time the court may extend order |
| Penalty for a Violation of Order | Criminal contempt: jail maximum 6 months and/or fine maximum $1,000 |
| Who May Apply for Order | Any family or household member on behalf of self or their children |
| Can Fees Be Waived? | Yes |
| Order Transmission to Law Enforcement | Copy to department of public safety relief from abuse database |
| Civil Liability for Violation of Order | - |
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