# 13 V.S.A. § 5232: Particular proceedings

> Vermont · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C163_S5232

## Section

- **Citation:** 13 V.S.A. § 5232
- **Heading:** Particular proceedings
- **Jurisdiction:** Vermont
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** VT Code / Title 13 / Chapter 163 / Section 5232

## Text

Counsel shall be assigned under section 5231 of this title to represent needy persons in any of the following:

(1) extradition proceedings;

(2) habeas corpus and other proceedings wherein the person is confined in a penal or mental institution in this state and seeks release therefrom; or

(3) proceedings arising out of a petition brought in a juvenile court when the court deems the interests of justice require representation of either the child or his or her parents or guardian or both, including any subsequent proceedings arising from an order therein.

## Nearby sections

- [13 V.S.A. § 5201 § 5201. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C163_S5201.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 5202 § 5202. Construction with other laws](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C163_S5202.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 5203 § 5203. Federal courts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C163_S5203.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 5204 § 5204. Court rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C163_S5204.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 5205 § 5205. Court assigned attorneys](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C163_S5205.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 5206 § 5206. Appointment of counsel by court; use of uncounseled convictions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C163_S5206.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 5231 § 5231. Right to representation, services, and facilities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C163_S5231.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 5232 § 5232. Particular proceedings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C163_S5232.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 5233 § 5233. Extent of services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C163_S5233.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 5234 § 5234. Notice of rights; representation provided](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C163_S5234.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 5235 § 5235. Notice to public defender](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C163_S5235.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 5236 § 5236. Determination of financial need](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C163_S5236.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 5237 § 5237. Waiver](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C163_S5237.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 5238 § 5238. Co-payment and reimbursement orders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C163_S5238.md)

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