Vermont Statutes
§ 1378 — Neglect
Vermont·Title 13 Title 13: Crimes and Criminal Procedure·Ch. 28 Chapter 028: Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults
(a)A caregiver who intentionally or recklessly neglects a vulnerable adult shall be imprisoned not more than 18 months or fined not more than $10,000.00, or both.
(b)A caregiver who violates subsection (a) of this section, and as a result of such neglect, serious bodily injury occurs to the vulnerable adult, shall be imprisoned not more than 15 years or fined not more than $10,000.00, or both.
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Legislative History
(Added 2005, No. 79, § 2.)
Nearby Sections
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§ 1375
Definitions§ 1376
Abuse§ 1378
Neglect§ 1379
Sexual abuse§ 1380
Financial exploitation§ 1381
Exploitation of services§ 1382
Deferred sentence§ 1383
Adult Abuse Registry§ 1385
Civil investigation§ 1386
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