Vermont Statutes
Chapter 143 - Habeas Corpus
§ 3965. Return to be signed and sworn to; exception

§ 3965. Return to be signed and sworn to; exception
The return or statement shall be signed by the person making it, and shall be sworn to by him or her unless he or she is a sworn public officer and makes the return in his or her official capacity.

Structure Vermont Statutes

Vermont Statutes

Title 12 - Court Procedure

Chapter 143 - Habeas Corpus

§ 3951. Unlawful restraint

§ 3952. Prisoners entitled to writ of habeas corpus

§ 3953. Authority to grant writ; complaint

§ 3954. Copy of process annexed to complaint

§ 3955. 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

§ 3966. Prisoner brought unless sick

§ 3967. Examination in case of sick prisoner

§ 3968. Examination; time; adjournment

§ 3969. Notice of examination

§ 3970. Prisoner charged with crime, notice to State’s Attorney

§ 3971. Pleading; hearing

§ 3972. Discharge; decision and record

§ 3973. Bail

§ 3974. Remand of prisoner

§ 3975. Custody pending judgment

§ 3976. Refusal to receive or obey and execute writ—Contempt proceedings

§ 3977. Precept to another officer or person

§ 3978. Penalty for not executing writ

§ 3979. Confinement for contempt—Issuance and return of writ

§ 3980. Discharge of person confined for contempt

§ 3981. Bond

§ 3982. Penalty for attempting to elude service

§ 3983. Recovery of penalty not bar to further suit

§ 3984. Imprisonment for same cause after discharge

§ 3985. Habeas corpus to bring respondent or witness into court