Sheriffs’ liabilities
12 V.S.A. § 697
in effect697. Sheriffs’ liabilities
A sheriff who willfully refuses or neglects to serve or return such writ or precept, or who makes a false or undue return, shall be fined not more than $100.00 with costs and shall pay to the party aggrieved damages sustained thereby.
Source: Vermont General Assembly (legislature.vermont.gov)URL: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/12/025/00697Fetched: 10/21/2026
