Vermont Statutes
Chapter 143 - Habeas Corpus
§ 3984. Imprisonment for same cause after discharge

§ 3984. Imprisonment for same cause after discharge
A person who has been discharged upon habeas corpus shall not be imprisoned or restrained again for the same cause, unless he or she is indicted therefor or convicted thereof, or does not find bail as ordered by a court of record or unless, after a discharge for a defect of proof or for material defect in the commitment in a criminal cause, he or she is again arrested on sufficient proof and committed for the same offense.

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