Vermont Code § 33 V.S.A. § 5223

Filing of petition
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§ 5223. Filing of petition
(a) When notice to the child is provided by citation, the State’s Attorney shall file
the petition and supporting affidavit at least 10 business days prior to the date
for the preliminary hearing specified in the citation.
(b) The court shall send or deliver a copy of the petition and affidavit to the Commissioner
after a finding of probable cause. A copy of the petition and affidavit shall be made
available at the State’s Attorney’s office to all persons required to receive notice,
including the noncustodial parent, as soon as possible after the petition is filed
and at least five business days prior to the date set for the preliminary hearing.

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