Bill > S0109

This bill makes numerous technical amendments and modifications across various sections of Vermont state law, primarily focusing on judicial procedures, court operations, and corrections. Key provisions include expanding the adult court diversion program to be available in all counties, modifying the number and terms of Superior Court judges, updating the Judicial Bureau's jurisdiction to include tobacco-related violations, clarifying electronic case record access rules, and creating new programs like a Firearm Surrender Order Compliance Working Group and a Victim Notification System Task Force. The bill also introduces a significant Family Support Program for incarcerated parents and guardians, mandating free parenting and family support services at correctional facilities to help maintain family connections and support children of incarcerated individuals. Additionally, the bill makes several technical changes to language around victim definitions, parental rights, and various legal procedures, often modernizing gender-specific terminology and clarifying legal processes. The bill aims to improve judicial efficiency, support families affected by incarceration, and ensure more responsive victim services across the Vermont judicial system.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.109