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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) A person shall not:
(1) rescue or attempt to rescue a prisoner from a place in which a person is confined by authority of the State, or from an officer conveying one to any such place of confinement; or
(2) counsel or assist in breaking open or attempting to break open any such place of confinement; or
(3) directly or indirectly aid a prisoner in escaping or attempting to escape from any such place of confinement, or from an officer conveying one thereto, or from any officer or person who has the lawful custody of such prisoner; or
(4) other than a prisoner, directly or indirectly break open or attempt to break open any such place of confinement.
(b) A person who violates a provision of this section shall be imprisoned not more than five years or fined not more than $500.00.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Vermont Statutes Title 13. Crimes and Criminal Procedure, § 1502. Unlawfully aiding prisoners - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/vt/title-13-crimes-and-criminal-procedure/vt-st-tit-13-sect-1502/
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