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VT H0299
Bill
Status
2/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Rachelson
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AI Summary
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Amends 33 V.S.A. § 5103 to require the Family Division of Superior Court to retain jurisdiction over juvenile cases when the child or youth is found to be a victim of certain crimes
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Qualifying offenses include human trafficking, aggravated human trafficking, sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, and aggravated sexual assault of a child under Vermont statutes
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Requires clear and convincing evidence standard to establish the child or youth's victim status before the protection applies
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Authorizes courts to hold evidentiary hearings to determine whether the juvenile qualifies as a victim of the listed crimes
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Effective date: July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
An act relating to prohibiting the transfer of Family Court cases to criminal court when the offender is a victim of human trafficking
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary
2/20/2025