Vermont Statutes Annotated

Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 18, § 8820 (2026)

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Subchapter 001 : COMMITMENT AND REVIEW PROCEEDINGS

(Cite as: 18 V.S.A. § 8820)

§ 8820. Purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to establish procedures for determining appropriate care for persons with an intellectual disability in Vermont. (Added 1979, No. 167 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2013, No. 96 (Adj. Sess.), § 114.)

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1984–1984 · leading case: In re A. C., 470 A.2d 1191 (Vt. 1984).

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In re A. C., 470 A.2d 1191 (Vt. 1984). “” 18 V.S.A. § 8820. Although close adherence to the statutory scheme is essential, we have previously recognized that “[n]ot even the statutory language can be fine-tuned enough to distinguish between the varying needs *43 and circumstances of each of the patients.”

In Re Ac, 470 A.2d 1191 (Vt. 1984). “" 18 V.S.A. § 8820. Although close adherence to the statutory scheme is essential, we have previously recognized that "[n]ot even the statutory language can be fine-tuned enough to distinguish between the varying needs and circumstances of each of the patients.”

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