(b) Proceedings under this chapter may be commenced in the county in which the plaintiff resides. If the plaintiff has left his or her residence to avoid being stalked or sexually assaulted, the plaintiff shall have the option to bring an action in the county of the previous residence or the county of the new residence. (Added 2005, No. 193 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2006.)
Vermont Legal Code
§ 5132
Vermont Title 12 — Vermont law
Source: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/12/178/05132· Version 2026