§ 8003. Limitation on scope
(a) This chapter does not provide a basis for:
(1) invalidating a plea, conviction, or sentence;
(2) a cause of action for money damages;
(3) a claim for relief from or defense to the application of a collateral consequence based on a failure to comply with this chapter; or
(4) seeking relief from a collateral consequence imposed by another state or the United States or a subdivision, agency, or instrumentality thereof, unless the law of such jurisdiction provides for such relief.
(b) This chapter shall not affect:
(1) the duty an individual’s attorney owes to the individual;
(2) a claim or right of a victim of an offense; or
(3) a right or remedy under law other than this chapter available to an individual convicted of an offense. (Added 2013, No. 181 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2016.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Chapter 231 - Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction
§ 8004. Identification, collection, and publication of laws regarding collateral consequences
§ 8005. Notice of collateral consequences and eligibility for expungement in pretrial proceeding
§ 8006. Notice of collateral consequences and eligibility for expungement upon release
§ 8007. Authorization required for mandatory sanction; ambiguity
§ 8008. Decision to disqualify
§ 8009. Effect of conviction by another state or the United States; relieved or pardoned conviction
§ 8010. Order of limited relief
§ 8011. Certificate of restoration of rights
§ 8014. Reliance on order or certificate as evidence of due care