§ 7562. Relief of bail—warrant to arrest and commit
If a surety or a person who has posted bail wishes to surrender the principal in discharge of the person’s obligations under the bond or bail agreement, the person may apply in writing to a judicial officer, as defined in subsection 7554(f) of this title, for a warrant to apprehend and detain the principal. The court shall, absent good cause shown, thereupon issue such warrant, and on detention of the principal, the person’s obligation under the bond or bail agreement shall be discharged. (Amended 2001, No. 124 (Adj. Sess.), § 6, eff. June 5, 2002.)
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