2015 Vermont Statutes
Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Chapter 157 - Insanity As A Defense
§ 4819 Acquittal by reason of insanity
[Section 4819 effective until July 1, 2017; see also section 4819 effective July 1, 2017 set out below.]
§ 4819. Acquittal by reason of insanity
When a person tried on information, complaint, or indictment is acquitted by a jury by reason of insanity at the time of the alleged offense, the jury shall state in its verdict of not guilty that the same is given for such cause. (Added 1969, No. 20, § 6.)
[Section 4819 effective July 1, 2017; see also section 4819 effective until July 1, 2017 set out above.]
[Section 4819 effective July 1, 2017; see also section 4819 effective until July 1, 2017 set out above.]
§ 4819. Acquittal by reason of insanity
When a person tried on information, complaint, or indictment is acquitted by a jury by reason of insanity at the time of the alleged offense, the jury shall state in its verdict of not guilty that the acquittal is for that reason. (Added 1969, No. 20, § 6; amended 2013, No. 158 (Adj. Sess.), § 6, eff. July 1, 2017.)
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