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Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 13 Sec. 4957

  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Governor: as used in this subchapter , shall include any person performing the functions of Governor by authority of the law of this State. See

§ 4957. Extending time of commitment

If the accused is not arrested under warrant of the Governor by the expiration of the time specified in the warrant, bond or undertaking, such judge may discharge him or her or may recommit him or her for a further period not to exceed 60 days, or may again take bail for his or her appearance and surrender as provided in section 4956 of this title, but within a period not to exceed 60 days after the date of such new bond.