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Laws current as of October 24, 2025

What is the definition of sexual assault in Vermont?

For the purpose of getting this protective order, “sexual assault” is defined as when the abuser commits one of the following crimes against you:

The abuser does not have to be arrested for the crime, and it does not have to be reported to the police for you to file for this protective order.

1 VT ST 12 § 5131(5)

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