Vt. Stat. tit. 13 § 5511

Current through L. 2024, c. 142.
Section 5511 - Notification of unemancipated minor's parent or guardian
(a) A law enforcement officer who arrests an unemancipated minor shall take reasonable steps to notify, as soon as reasonably practicable, a parent or guardian of the minor:
(1) that the minor has been arrested;
(2) the location where the minor is being held if still in law enforcement custody; and
(3) the nature of the criminal charge against the minor.
(b) If the minor is cited to appear in court, a copy of the citation shall promptly be mailed to the last known address of a parent or guardian of the minor.

13 V.S.A. § 5511

Added 1997, No. 153 (Adj. Sess.), § 2.