Vermont Statutes Title 33. Human Services, § 7203. Appointment of temporary receiver

(a) A motion to appoint a temporary receiver may be filed with the complaint or at any time prior to the hearing on the merits provided for in section 7204 of this chapter. The motion shall be accompanied by an affidavit alleging facts necessary to show the grounds for the receivership and the necessity for appointing a temporary receiver prior to the hearing on the merits. A motion for prejudgment attachment under Rule of Civil Procedure 4.1(b)(3) may also be filed with the complaint or at any time prior to the hearing on the merits.

(b) The court may appoint a temporary receiver ex parte when the court finds that there is a reasonable likelihood that:

(c) If the order for temporary receivership is granted, the complaint and order shall be served on the owner, licensee, or administrator and shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the facility no later than 24 hours after issuance.