Vermont crime

The firearm mortality fact includes suicide, homicide and other intents. Safeguards for firearms surrendered under abuse-prevention or extreme-risk orders concern access to weapons in a subset of risk situations; they do not establish fewer firearm deaths. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained Vermont evidence context: Firearm deaths · Homicide deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

The court may order an alternative relinquishment to a third party if after a hearing the court finds that the alternative relinquishment adequately protects the safety of the protected parties. […] (i) Firearms shall not be held by a third party unless approved by the court using the process set forth in this subdivision (2). […] (iii) To be considered as a third party eligible to hold surrendered firearms, the third party shall agree to undergo a background check through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) to verify that the person is legally permitted to have a firearm. The background check required by this subdivision (iii) shall be provided to the court. […] Date Governor signed bill: June 15, 2026

The firearm mortality fact includes suicide, homicide and other intents. Safeguards for firearms surrendered under abuse-prevention or extreme-risk orders concern access to weapons in a subset of risk situations; they do not establish fewer firearm deaths. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained Vermont evidence context: Firearm deaths · Homicide deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

The court may order an alternative relinquishment to a third party if after a hearing the court finds that the alternative relinquishment adequately protects the safety of the protected parties. […] (i) Firearms shall not be held by a third party unless approved by the court using the process set forth in this subdivision (2). […] (iii) To be considered as a third party eligible to hold surrendered firearms, the third party shall agree to undergo a background check through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) to verify that the person is legally permitted to have a firearm. The background check required by this subdivision (iii) shall be provided to the court.

The foreign-born population includes naturalized citizens and noncitizens across many origins and ages. School privacy rules concern a subset of those residents and their families; immigration status is not equivalent to foreign-born status, and this law does not change federal admission or citizenship rules. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained Vermont evidence context: Residents who are foreign-born. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

(3) “School” means a public school or an independent school approved under section 166 of this title. […] (c) Student information privacy. School districts and schools are prohibited from: (1) collecting or requesting information regarding citizenship or immigration status of a student or of a family member of the student except as required by State or federal law or as required to administer a State- or federally supported educational program; […] (3) voluntarily sharing student information, including immigration status, citizenship, place of birth, nationality, national origin, sexual orientation, status as a survivor of domestic violence or sexual assault, status as a recipient of public assistance, or school discipline records, with a third party unless required to do so by State or federal law. […] (f) Applicability. Nothing in this section is intended to prohibit or impede any public agency from complying with the lawful requirements of 8 U.S.C. §§ 1373 and 1644. To the extent any school, school district, or supervisory union policy or practice conflicts with the lawful requirements of 8 U.S.C. §§ 1373 and 1644, the policy or practice is, to the extent of such conflict, abolished. […] (g) Policy required. (1) Model policy and recommended procedures. On or before January 1, 2027, the Agency of Education, in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General, the Vermont Independent Schools Association, and the Vermont School Boards Association, shall develop, and review at least annually, a model policy along with recommended procedures that reflect the requirements set forth in subsections (c) and (d) of this section. (2) Adoption of policy and procedures. (A) Beginning with the 2027–2028 school year, each school board shall develop, adopt, ensure the enforcement of, and make available in the manner described under subdivision 563(1) of this title an immigration protocol policy that shall be at least as stringent as the model policy developed by the Agency. Any school board that fails to adopt a policy shall be presumed to have adopted the most current model policy published by the Agency. (B) Beginning with the 2027–2028 school year, each independent school shall develop, adopt, and ensure the enforcement of an immigration protocol policy that shall be at least as stringent as the model policy developed by the Agency. Any approved independent school that fails to adopt a policy shall be presumed to have adopted the most current model policy published by the Agency. […] Sec. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE This act shall take effect on passage.

The foreign-born population includes naturalized citizens and noncitizens across many origins and ages. School privacy rules concern a subset of those residents and their families; immigration status is not equivalent to foreign-born status, and this law does not change federal admission or citizenship rules. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained Vermont evidence context: Residents who are foreign-born. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

(3) “School” means a public school or an independent school approved under section 166 of this title. […] (c) Student information privacy. School districts and schools are prohibited from: (1) collecting or requesting information regarding citizenship or immigration status of a student or of a family member of the student except as required by State or federal law or as required to administer a State- or federally supported educational program; […] (3) voluntarily sharing student information, including immigration status, citizenship, place of birth, nationality, national origin, sexual orientation, status as a survivor of domestic violence or sexual assault, status as a recipient of public assistance, or school discipline records, with a third party unless required to do so by State or federal law. […] (f) Applicability. Nothing in this section is intended to prohibit or impede any public agency from complying with the lawful requirements of 8 U.S.C. §§ 1373 and 1644. To the extent any school, school district, or supervisory union policy or practice conflicts with the lawful requirements of 8 U.S.C. §§ 1373 and 1644, the policy or practice is, to the extent of such conflict, abolished. […] (g) Policy required. (1) Model policy and recommended procedures. On or before January 1, 2027, the Agency of Education, in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General, the Vermont Independent Schools Association, and the Vermont School Boards Association, shall develop, and review at least annually, a model policy along with recommended procedures that reflect the requirements set forth in subsections (c) and (d) of this section. (2) Adoption of policy and procedures. (A) Beginning with the 2027–2028 school year, each school board shall develop, adopt, ensure the enforcement of, and make available in the manner described under subdivision 563(1) of this title an immigration protocol policy that shall be at least as stringent as the model policy developed by the Agency. Any school board that fails to adopt a policy shall be presumed to have adopted the most current model policy published by the Agency. (B) Beginning with the 2027–2028 school year, each independent school shall develop, adopt, and ensure the enforcement of an immigration protocol policy that shall be at least as stringent as the model policy developed by the Agency. Any approved independent school that fails to adopt a policy shall be presumed to have adopted the most current model policy published by the Agency. […] Sec. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE This act shall take effect on passage. […] Date Governor signed bill: June 8, 2026

Rape is one of the four categories in the FBI violent-crime measure. After-hours protective orders concern sexual-assault victims and prevention of further harm; Vermont’s legal definition is not identical to the FBI category, and access to an order does not establish fewer reported crimes. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained Vermont evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

(a) In accordance with the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure, a person other than a family or household member as defined in 15 V.S.A. § 1101(2) may file a complaint for a temporary order against stalking or sexual assault. Stalking complaints shall be filed during regular court hours. […] (2) The Court Administrator shall establish procedures to ensure access to orders against sexual assault after regular court hours or on weekends and holidays in accordance with subdivisions (A)–(D) of this subdivision. (A) The court shall designate an authorized person to receive requests for ex parte emergency relief orders against sexual assault submitted after regular court hours pursuant to section 5134 of this title, including requests made by reliable electronic means according to the procedures in this subdivision (2). (B) If a secure setting is not available for processing an ex parte emergency relief order against sexual assault submitted after regular court hours, or if the authorized person determines that electronic submission is appropriate under the circumstances, the authorized person shall inform the applicant that a complaint and affidavit may be submitted electronically. (C) The affidavit shall be sworn to or affirmed by administration of the oath over the telephone to the applicant by the authorized person and shall conclude with the following statement: “I declare under the penalty of perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of Vermont that the foregoing is true and accurate. I understand that making false statements is a crime subject to a term of imprisonment or a fine, or both, as provided by 13 V.S.A. § 2904.” The authorized person shall note on the affidavit the date and time that the oath was administered. (D) The authorized person shall communicate the contents of the complaint and affidavit to a judicial officer telephonically or by reliable electronic means. The judicial officer shall decide whether to grant or deny the complaint and issue the order solely on the basis of the contents of the affidavit or affidavits provided. The judicial officer shall communicate the decision to the authorized person, who shall communicate it to the applicant. If the order is issued, it shall be delivered to the appropriate law enforcement agency for service and to the holding station. […] Sec. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE This act shall take effect on September 1, 2025.

Rape is one of the four categories in the FBI violent-crime measure. After-hours protective orders concern sexual-assault victims and prevention of further harm; Vermont’s legal definition is not identical to the FBI category, and access to an order does not establish fewer reported crimes. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained Vermont evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

(a) In accordance with the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure, a person other than a family or household member as defined in 15 V.S.A. § 1101(2) may file a complaint for a temporary order against stalking or sexual assault. Stalking complaints shall be filed during regular court hours. […] (2) The Court Administrator shall establish procedures to ensure access to orders against sexual assault after regular court hours or on weekends and holidays in accordance with subdivisions (A)–(D) of this subdivision. (A) The court shall designate an authorized person to receive requests for ex parte emergency relief orders against sexual assault submitted after regular court hours pursuant to section 5134 of this title, including requests made by reliable electronic means according to the procedures in this subdivision (2). (B) If a secure setting is not available for processing an ex parte emergency relief order against sexual assault submitted after regular court hours, or if the authorized person determines that electronic submission is appropriate under the circumstances, the authorized person shall inform the applicant that a complaint and affidavit may be submitted electronically. (C) The affidavit shall be sworn to or affirmed by administration of the oath over the telephone to the applicant by the authorized person and shall conclude with the following statement: “I declare under the penalty of perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of Vermont that the foregoing is true and accurate. I understand that making false statements is a crime subject to a term of imprisonment or a fine, or both, as provided by 13 V.S.A. § 2904.” The authorized person shall note on the affidavit the date and time that the oath was administered. (D) The authorized person shall communicate the contents of the complaint and affidavit to a judicial officer telephonically or by reliable electronic means. The judicial officer shall decide whether to grant or deny the complaint and issue the order solely on the basis of the contents of the affidavit or affidavits provided. The judicial officer shall communicate the decision to the authorized person, who shall communicate it to the applicant. If the order is issued, it shall be delivered to the appropriate law enforcement agency for service and to the holding station. […] Sec. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE This act shall take effect on September 1, 2025. […] Date Governor signed bill: May 1, 2025