Vt. R. Crim. P. 29.1

As amended through April 1, 2024
Rule 29.1 - Closing Argument in Jury Cases

Closing agrument, and the order of such argument, shall be governed by the sound discretion of the trial judge. The court may afford the party which bears the burden of proof with regard to any issue the opportunity for rebuttal on such issue. Unless good cause is shown, no party shall present in rebuttal any theory of law or fact which was not presented in one or both of the prior arguments.

Vt. R. Crim. P. 29.1

Amended Dec. 19, 1973, eff. 1/1/1974; Nov. 30, 1989, eff. 3/1/1990.