There Is a Newer Version of the Vermont Statutes
  1. 2025 Vermont Stat.
  2. 2024 Vermont Stat.
  3. 2023 Vermont Stat.
  4. 2011 Vermont Stat. (here)
  5. View All Versions
View Our Newest Version Here

2011 Vermont Code
Title 04 Judiciary
Chapter 11 JUSTICES OF THE PEACE
§ 491 Qualification of justice of the peace-Filing of oath and certificate


4 VT Stats § 491. (2011 through Adj Sess) What's This?

§ 491. Qualification of justice of the peace-Filing of oath and certificate

Before entering upon his duties, each justice shall deposit with the town clerk a copy of his official oath, signed by himself, with a certificate of the magistrate or notary public administering the same. The secretary of state shall provide oath forms for this purpose. The term of office of justices of the peace shall be two years, and shall commence on the first day of February next after their election. (Amended 1959, No. 71; 1981, No. 239 (Adj. Sess.), { 2; 1983, No. 26, eff. April 11, 1983.)

Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Vermont may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.