§ 7553a. Acts of violence; denial of release on bail
A person charged with an offense that is a felony, an element of which involves an act of violence against another person, may be held without bail when the evidence of guilt is great and the court finds, based upon clear and convincing evidence, that the person’s release poses a substantial threat of physical violence to any person and that no condition or combination of conditions of release will reasonably prevent the physical violence. (Added 1993, No. 143 (Adj. Sess.), § 2.)
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