Vermont Statutes
Chapter 173 - Prevention and Investigation of Fires
§ 2869. Prosecution

§ 2869. Prosecution
After making such investigation, if the Fire Marshal or Deputy Fire Marshal is of the opinion that there is probable cause to believe a person guilty of the crime of arson, or of an attempt to commit the crime of arson, or of a conspiracy to defraud, or any criminal conduct in connection with such fires, he or she shall furnish to the State’s Attorney a copy of all such testimony together with the names and residences of witnesses and all necessary information obtained by him or her. Such State’s Attorney shall take such action as the facts justify and diligently inquire into all circumstances attending the fire. The Fire Marshal may assist in the prosecution either in person or by the Deputy Fire Marshal.

Structure Vermont Statutes

Vermont Statutes

Title 20 - Internal Security and Public Safety

Chapter 173 - Prevention and Investigation of Fires

§ 2681. Commissioner of Public Safety as Fire Marshal; deputy and assistants; HAZMAT emergency operation team

§ 2685. Record of fires

§ 2688. Report of fire insurance company

§ 2689. Failure of officer to preform duty

§ 2728. Director of Fire Safety

§ 2729. General provisions

§ 2730. Definitions

§ 2731. Rules; inspections; variances

§ 2732. Historic Variance Appeals Board; variances, exemptions

§ 2733. Orders to repair, rehabilitate, or remove structure

§ 2734. Penalties

§ 2735. State buildings

§ 2736. Municipal enforcement

§ 2737. Building permits

§ 2738. Fire Prevention and Building Inspection Special Fund

§ 2752. Smoking

§ 2756. Purpose

§ 2757. Cigarettes; reduced ignition propensity

§ 2799. Definitions

§ 2800. Rules and standards

§ 2801. Seizure of materials

§ 2802. Orders

§ 2831. Investigations

§ 2832. Time of investigation; supervision and direction

§ 2833. Reports to Fire Marshal

§ 2835. Superior judge

§ 2836. Inquiry and return

§ 2861. Generally

§ 2862. Assistance of State’s Attorney in investigation

§ 2863. Entry on premises

§ 2864. Attendance of witnesses; production of documents

§ 2865. Privacy of hearings

§ 2866. Testimony under oath

§ 2867. Administration of oaths; perjury

§ 2868. Contempt

§ 2869. Prosecution

§ 2881. General provisions

§ 2882. Rules; installation standards

§ 2883. Boiler inspections

§ 2884. Qualifications of inspectors

§ 2885. Penalties