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(a) In all cases, the Court shall make specific findings of fact and state its conclusions of law.
(b) If the Court finds that the respondent is not a person in need of custody, care, and habilitation, it shall dismiss the petition.
(c) If the Court finds that the respondent is a person in need of custody, care, and habilitation, it shall order the respondent committed to the custody of the Commissioner for placement in a designated program in the least restrictive environment consistent with the respondent's need for custody, care, and habilitation for an indefinite or a limited period.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Vermont Statutes Title 18. Health, § 8843. Findings and order - last updated January 01, 2020 | https://codes.findlaw.com/vt/title-18-health/vt-st-tit-18-sect-8843.html
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