Liability of person fined; security; imprisonment (a) A person fined for the breach of a penal law or other offense shall pay such fine or give sufficient security for the same, or shall be imprisoned by order of the court before which the trial is had, as provided in such case, or be liable to have his or her estate sold therefor. (b) Cost of prosecution shall not be taxed against a respondent in any criminal cause. (Amended 1969, No. 131, § 5, eff. April 23, 1969.)
Vermont Legal Code
§ 7172
Vermont Title 13 — Vermont law
Source: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/223/07172· Version 2026