# 13 V.S.A. § 4819: Acquittal by reason of insanity

> Vermont · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C157_S4819

## Section

- **Citation:** 13 V.S.A. § 4819
- **Heading:** Acquittal by reason of insanity
- **Jurisdiction:** Vermont
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** VT Code / Title 13 / Chapter 157 / Section 4819

## Text

When a person tried on information, complaint, or indictment is acquitted by a jury by reason of insanity at the time of the alleged offense, the jury shall state in its verdict of not guilty that the same is given for such cause.

## Nearby sections

- [13 V.S.A. § 4801 § 4801. Test of insanity in criminal cases](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C157_S4801.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 4802 § 4802. M'Naghten test abolished](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C157_S4802.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 4814 § 4814. Order for examination of competency](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C157_S4814.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 4815 § 4815. Place of examination; temporary commitment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C157_S4815.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 4816 § 4816. Scope of examination; report; evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C157_S4816.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 4817 § 4817. Competency to stand trial; determination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C157_S4817.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 4818 § 4818. Failure to indict by reason of insanity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C157_S4818.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 4819 § 4819. Acquittal by reason of insanity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C157_S4819.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 4820 § 4820. Hearing regarding commitment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C157_S4820.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 4821 § 4821. Notice of hearing; procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C157_S4821.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 4822 § 4822. Findings and order; persons with a mental illness](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C157_S4822.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 4823 § 4823. Findings and order; persons with an intellectual disability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C157_S4823.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 4824 § 4824. Reporting; National Instant Criminal Background Check System](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C157_S4824.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 4825 § 4825. Persons prohibited by federal law from possessing firearms due to mental illness; petition for relief from disability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C157_S4825.md)

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