§ 6938. Procedure
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, proceedings commenced under this subchapter shall be in accordance with the Rules for Family Proceedings and shall be in addition to any other available civil or criminal remedies.
(b) If the petition is filed by an interested person, the court may in its discretion appoint a guardian ad litem for the vulnerable adult.
(c) The Court Administrator shall establish procedures to ensure access to relief after regular court hours, or on weekends and holidays. The Court Administrator is authorized to contract with public or private agencies to assist persons to seek relief and to gain access to Superior Court judges. Law enforcement agencies shall assist in carrying out the intent of this section. (Added 1991, No. 180 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 2001, No. 135 (Adj. Sess.), § 17, eff. June 13, 2002; 2009, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 234.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Chapter 69 - Reports of Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults
§ 6903. Reporting suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults
§ 6904. Nature and content of report; to whom made
§ 6908. Immunity from liability
§ 6909. Retaliatory action by employer prohibited
§ 6910. Interference by caregiver
§ 6911. Records of abuse, neglect, and exploitation
§ 6912. Public education and disclosure of rights and duties; posting of notice
§ 6913. Penalties; abuse; neglect; exploitation; mandatory reporter’s failure to report
§ 6914. Access to criminal records
§ 6915. Access to financial information
§ 6932. Jurisdiction and venue
§ 6936. Emergency relief; hearings
§ 6952. Civil action for relief from financial exploitation
§ 6953. Other relief still available
§ 6961. Vermont Vulnerable Adult Fatality Review Team established