Vermont § 3956 Issue and return of writ

Vermont Statutes

§ 3956 — Issue and return of writ

Vermont § 3956

Title 12Title 12: Court Procedure

Ch. 143Chapter 143: Habeas Corpus

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Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 12, § 3956 (2026).

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Without delay, such court or magistrate shall award and issue a writ of habeas corpus, which shall be made returnable forthwith.

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