Vermont law

Domestic Violence Laws in Vermont.

Vermont domestic-violence practice runs through the Family Division of the Vermont Superior Court. The principal civil remedy is the Relief from Abuse Order under 15 V.S.A. § 1103. Vermont recognizes stalking and sexual-assault protection orders under 12 V.S.A. ch. 178. Vermont also operates an Address Confidentiality Program (Safe at Home) for survivors under 15 V.S.A. § 1150 et seq.

Last verified: 2026-04-20

State law

Key Vermont Statutes

Relief from Abuse Orders15 V.S.A. § 1101 et seq.

Vermont's civil-protection-order statute. Available to family or household members facing abuse. Heard in the Family Division of the Superior Court.

Stalking and Sexual-Assault Protection Orders12 V.S.A. §§ 5131–5138

Vermont's civil-protection remedy for victims who do not qualify as family or household members — available against stalkers or sexual-assault perpetrators.

Domestic Assault Crimes13 V.S.A. §§ 1042–1044

Vermont's criminal domestic-assault statutes — including first-degree, aggravated, and first-offense domestic assault charges.

State law

Official Sources

Vermont Judiciary — Relief from Abuse Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

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