Rule 18 – Place of Prosecution and Trial

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(a) In General. Except as otherwise permitted by statute or by these rules, the prosecution must be had in the unit in which the offense was committed~; provided, however, that when a defendant is charged with offenses in other units that could be joined for trial if...

Rule 17.1 – Pretrial Conference

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(a) Conference. The court may (in addition to the status conference) hold one or more pretrial conferences, with trial counsel present, to consider such matters as will promote a fair and expeditious trial. Matters which may be considered include: (1) making...

Rule 17 – Subpoena

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(a)For Attendance of Witnesses; Form; Issuance. A subpoena must be issued by the clerk, a judge, or a member of the Vermont bar. It must state the name of the court and the title, if any, of the proceeding, and must command each person to whom it is directed to attend...

Rule 16.2 – Regulation of Discovery

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(a) Investigations Not To Be Impeded. Except as is otherwise provided as to matters not subject to disclosure and protective orders, neither the attorneys for the parties nor other prosecution or defense personnel shall advise persons having relevant material or...

Rule 16.1 – Disclosure to the Prosecution

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(a) The Person of the Defendant.(1) Notwithstanding the initiation of judicial proceedings, and subject to constitutional limitations, upon motion and notice a judicial officer may require the defendant to: (A) appear in a line-up; (B) speak for identification by...