Vermont Code § 12 V.S.A. § 1609

Admissibility of written statements
Open in Lexace · Ask the AI about this section
§ 1609. Admissibility of written statements
In civil cases, a written statement of a witness, other than when required by law,
shall not be admissible in any court proceeding, either as an admission or as impeaching
evidence, unless the written statement is taken pursuant to the requirements for depositions
that the Supreme Court may by rule provide, or unless, before offering the statement
in evidence, the party offering the statement identifies the person and capacity of
the person taking it and the circumstances under which it was taken. (1959, No. 262, § 39, eff. June 11, 1959; amended 1971, No. 185 (Adj. Sess.), § 48, eff. March 29, 1972.)

‹ Prev All Vermont sections Next ›


Lexace provides legal information, not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is created. Statute text is provided for general information and may not reflect the most recent amendments; verify against the official state code.