Rule 9 – Abuse Prevention

(a)Application of Civil Rules.(1)In General. Except as provided in this rule or by statute, the Rules of Civil Procedure shall apply to actions to prevent abuse.(2)Rules Not Applicable. Rules 16.3 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) and 79.1 (Appearance and Withdrawal of...

Rule 8 – Magistrates Proceedings

(a)Applicability. This rule governs the proceedings held by magistrates, under 4 V.S.A. Chapter 10.(b)In General. Rules 4.0-4.3, shall provide the procedure under this rule, except as set forth below.(c)Trial Procedure. Witnesses shall be sworn. Hearings shall be...