# 13 V.S.A. § 904: Officer killing resisting rioter, not liable

> Vermont · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C19_S904

## Section

- **Citation:** 13 V.S.A. § 904
- **Heading:** Officer killing resisting rioter, not liable
- **Jurisdiction:** Vermont
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** VT Code / Title 13 / Chapter 19 / Section 904

## Text

Officers, and persons assisting them, in lawfully dispersing or apprehending such rioters, shall not be liable in a civil or criminal proceeding if a rioter, by reason of his or her resistance, is killed or injured.

## Nearby sections

- [13 V.S.A. § 901 § 901. Duties of officers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C19_S901.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 902 § 902. Rioters refusing to disperse](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C19_S902.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 903 § 903. Hindering officer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C19_S903.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 904 § 904. Officer killing resisting rioter, not liable](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C19_S904.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 905 § 905. Rioters injuring building or vessel](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C19_S905.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 1021 § 1021. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C19_S1021.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 1022 § 1022. Noise in the nighttime](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C19_S1022.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 1023 § 1023. Simple assault](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C19_S1023.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 1024 § 1024. Aggravated assault](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C19_S1024.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 1025 § 1025. Recklessly endangering another person](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C19_S1025.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 1026 § 1026. Disorderly conduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C19_S1026.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 1026a § 1026a. Aggravated disorderly conduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C19_S1026a.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 1027 § 1027. Disturbing peace by use of telephone or other electronic communications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C19_S1027.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 1028 § 1028. Assault of protected professional; assault with bodily fluids](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C19_S1028.md)

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