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2011 Vermont Code
Title 24 Municipal and County Government
Chapter 5 COUNTY OFFICERS; POWERS AND DUTIES
§ 304 Liability for misfeasance of deputy
24 VT Stats § 304. (2011 through Adj Sess) What's This?
§ 304. Liability for misfeasance of deputy
Actions for official misfeasance or neglect of a deputy sheriff, or for cause affecting his administration of the office, shall be sustained only against the sheriff; but the sheriff shall not be amenable criminally for the conduct of his deputy, other than for fines for neglect of duty.
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