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H 741·VT·house

An act relating to requiring the court to issue an arrest warrant when a criminal defendant fails to appear in court

In CommitteeFiled Jan 21, 2026
Sponsor: Tom Oliver (R)
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Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Jan 21, 2026

Summary

The bill amends Vermont law so that if a person released on bail or other conditions does not show up for a scheduled hearing, the court must issue an arrest warrant. It also applies when a person ignores a citation to appear. The change aims to ensure quicker judicial response and stronger enforcement of court appearances.

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