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§ 3978 — Penalty for not executing writ

Vermont § 3978
JurisdictionVermont
Title 12Title 12: Court Procedure
Ch. 143Chapter 143: Habeas Corpus

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Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 12, § 3978 (2026).

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A person neglecting or refusing to receive and execute a writ of habeas corpus shall forfeit to the person aggrieved $400.00, to be recovered in an action of tort on this statute.

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§ 3951
Unlawful restraint
§ 3952
Prisoners entitled to writ of habeas corpus
§ 3953
Authority to grant writ; complaint
§ 3954
Copy of process annexed to complaint
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Complaint to be sworn to
§ 3956
Issue and return of writ
§ 3957
Signing of writ
§ 3958
Return after court adjourns; procedure
§ 3959
Designation of person to be served
§ 3960
Designation of prisoner
§ 3961
Pay for transporting prisoner
§ 3962
When a person to be served is not an officer
§ 3963
Receipt and return of writ; notice to State’s Attorney or Attorney General
§ 3964
Return of statement as to custody and authority
§ 3965
Return to be signed and sworn to; exception
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