The Vermont Statutes Online
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Title 24 : Municipal and County Government
Chapter 005 : County Officers; Powers and Duties
Subchapter 005 : Sheriffs
(Cite as: 24 V.S.A. § 305)-
§ 305. Not to appear as counsel, or make writ
A sheriff or deputy sheriff shall not appear in any court as counsel, nor make a writ, complaint, answer, or other precept or process, except in his or her own cause. A writ, complaint, or other process herein prohibited made by him or her shall be dismissed and the defendant recover his or her costs.
