§ 7553b. Right to speedy trial if bail is denied
(a) Except in the case of an offense punishable by death or life imprisonment, if a person is held without bail prior to trial, the trial of the person shall be commenced not more than 60 days after bail is denied.
(b) If the trial is not commenced within 60 days and the delay is not attributable to the defense, the court shall immediately schedule a bail hearing and shall set bail for the person. (Added 1993, No. 143 (Adj. Sess.), § 3.)
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