Vermont Statutes Title 33 Sec. 6938
Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 33 Sec. 6938
- Adult: means any individual who is 18 years of age or older. See
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Interested person: means a representative of the vulnerable adult; Adult Protective Services staff; the Commissioner of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living; or the Commissioner's designee. See
§ 6938. Procedure
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, proceedings commenced under this subchapter shall be in accordance with the Rules for Family Proceedings and shall be in addition to any other available civil or criminal remedies.
(b) If the petition is filed by an interested person, the court may in its discretion appoint a guardian ad litem for the vulnerable adult.
(c) The Court Administrator shall establish procedures to ensure access to relief after regular court hours, or on weekends and holidays. The Court Administrator is authorized to contract with public or private agencies to assist persons to seek relief and to gain access to Superior Court judges. Law enforcement agencies shall assist in carrying out the intent of this section. (Added 1991, No. 180 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 2001, No. 135 (Adj. Sess.), § 17, eff. June 13, 2002; 2009, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 234.)