2012 Vermont Statutes
Title 13 Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Chapter 163 PUBLIC DEFENDERS
§ 5232 Particular proceedings
§ 5232. Particular proceedings
Counsel shall be assigned under section 5231 of this title to represent needy persons in any of the following:
(1) Extradition proceedings;
(2) Habeas corpus and other proceedings wherein the person is confined in a penal or mental institution in this state and seeks release therefrom; or
(3) Proceedings arising out of a petition brought in a juvenile court when the court deems the interests of justice require representation of either the child or his or her parents or guardian or both, including any subsequent proceedings arising from an order therein. (Added 1971, No. 161 (Adj. Sess.), § 6, eff. date, see note.)
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.
