Vermont Statutes Annotated

Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 12, § 3951 (2026)

Unlawful restraint

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(Cite as: 12 V.S.A. § 3951)

§ 3951. Unlawful restraint

A person shall not be restrained or imprisoned unless by authority of law.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1974–2025 · leading case: In Re Stewart, 438 A.2d 1106 (Vt. 1981).

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In Re Stewart, 438 A.2d 1106 (Vt. 1981). · cites it 2× “1 The appellant also challenges the applicability of laches to his petition.”

Berard v. Moeykens, 326 A.2d 166 (Vt. 1974). “In general, he alleged prejudice to his constitutional rights arising from the presence of unauthorized persons before the grand jury, and, by motion, sought production of the entire grand jury minutes. His petition specifically alleges that “the contentions set forth in this…”

Woods v. State (Vt. Super. Ct. 2025). “See 12 V.S.A. § 3951 Electronically signed on: 6/20/2025 pursuant to V.”

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