Complaint and warrant When a complaint is formally made in writing, to a district judge of such unlawful or forcible entry or detainer, he or she shall issue a warrant returnable within such county not less than six business days thereafter, which shall be directed to the sheriff, commanding such officer to apprehend the person against whom such complaint is made and bring him or her before the district judge having jurisdiction. (Amended 1973, No. 249 (Adj. Sess.), § 33, eff. April 9, 1974; 2017, No. 11, § 20.)
Vermont Legal Code
§ 4914
Vermont Title 12 — Vermont law
Source: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/12/171/04914· Version 2026