Vermont § 7553b Right to speedy trial if bail is denied

Vermont Statutes

§ 7553b — Right to speedy trial if bail is denied

Vermont § 7553b

Title 13Title 13: Crimes and Criminal Procedure

Ch. 229Chapter 229: Bail and Recognizances

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Bluebook

Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 13, § 7553b (2026).

Text

(a)Except in the case of an offense punishable by death or life imprisonment, if a person is held without bail prior to trial, the trial of the person shall be commenced not more than 60 days after bail is denied.

(b)If the trial is not commenced within 60 days and the delay is not attributable to the defense, the court shall immediately schedule a bail hearing and shall set bail for the person. (Added 1993, No. 143 (Adj. Sess.), § 3.)

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(a) Except in the case of an offense punishable by death or life imprisonment, if a person is held without bail prior to trial, the trial of the person shall be commenced not more than 60 days after bail is denied.
(b) If the trial is not commenced within 60 days and the delay is not attributable to the defense, the court shall immediately schedule a bail hearing and shall set bail for the person. (Added 1993, No. 143 (Adj. Sess.), § 3.)