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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
As used in this chapter:
(1) “Lawful custodian” means a parent, guardian, or other person responsible by authority of law for the care, custody, or control of another.
(2) “Relative” means a parent, stepparent, ancestor, descendant, sibling, uncle, or aunt, including a relative of the same degree through civil marriage or adoption.
(3) “Restrain” means to restrict substantially the movement of another person without the person's consent or other lawful authority by:
(A) removing the restrained person from the person's residence or place of business, or from a hospital or school; or
(B) moving the restrained person a substantial distance from the place where the restriction on the person's movement commenced; or
(C) confining the restrained person for a substantial period either in the place where the restriction commences or in a place to which the person has been moved.
(4) A restraint is “without consent” if it is accomplished:
(A) by acquiescence of the restrained person, if the restrained person is under 16 years of age and the restrained person's lawful custodian has not acquiesced in the movement or confinement; or
(B) by force, threat, or deception.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Vermont Statutes Title 13. Crimes and Criminal Procedure, § 2404. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/vt/title-13-crimes-and-criminal-procedure/vt-st-tit-13-sect-2404/
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