What happens if the abuser violates an order for relief from abuse, neglect, or exploitation?
The violation of this type of order is a criminal offense. You can report the violation to the police, and it can be prosecuted in the county where the order was issued. The maximum penalty for a violation is:
- a fine of $1,000;
- a jail term of six months; or
- both.1
1 VT ST 33 § 6940(b)




