§ 7553. Release in cases punishable by life imprisonment
A person charged with an offense punishable by life imprisonment when the evidence of guilt is great may be held without bail. If the evidence of guilt is not great, the person shall be bailable in accordance with section 7554 of this title. (Added 1987, No. 102, § 1; amended 1993, No. 143 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Chapter 229 - Bail and Recognizances
§ 7551. Imposition of bail, secured appearance bonds, and appearance bonds
§ 7553. Release in cases punishable by life imprisonment
§ 7553a. Acts of violence; denial of release on bail
§ 7553b. Right to speedy trial if bail is denied
§ 7554. Release prior to trial
§ 7554a. Approval of fidelity companies and agents; duty of Court Administrator
§ 7554b. Home detention program
§ 7554c. Pretrial risk assessments; needs screenings
§ 7554d. Electronic Monitoring Pilot Program
§ 7556. Appeal from conditions of release
§ 7557. Bail upon postponement of trial
§ 7559. Release; designation; sanctions
§ 7560a. Failure to appear; forfeiture of bond; proceedings
§ 7562. Relief of bail—warrant to arrest and commit
§ 7563. Execution of warrant; expenses
§ 7570. Power of court to return forfeited security
§ 7574. Release in cases after conviction