Vermont Statutes Title 18. Health, § 9302. Definitions

(1) “Person with developmental disabilities” means:

(2) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living.

(3) “Near relative” means a spouse, parent, step parent, brother, sister, or grandparent.

(4) “Interested person” means a responsible adult who has a direct interest in a person with developmental disabilities and includes the person with developmental disabilities, a near relative, guardian, public official, social worker, or clergy.

(5) “Person in need of guardianship” means a person who:

(6) “Guardianship” means the legal status of a person with developmental disabilities who is subject to the Commissioner's exercise of some or all of the powers listed in section 9310 of this title.

(7) Deleted by 2001, No. 43, § 1, eff. July 1, 2001.

(8) “Qualified developmental disabilities professional” means a psychologist, physician, registered nurse, educator, or social worker with specialized training or at least one year of experience in working with people with developmental disabilities.

(9) “Respondent” means a person who is the subject of a petition filed pursuant to section 9305 of this title.

(10) “Department” means the Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living.