# 33 V.S.A. § 5108: Authority to issue warrants

> Vermont · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C51_S5108

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 V.S.A. § 5108
- **Heading:** Authority to issue warrants
- **Jurisdiction:** Vermont
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** VT Code / Title 33 / Chapter 51 / Section 5108

## Text

(a) The court may order a parent, guardian, or custodian to appear at any hearing or to appear at the hearing with the child who is the subject of a petition.

(b) If, after being summoned, cited, or otherwise notified to appear, a party fails to do so, the court may issue a warrant for the person's appearance.

(c) If the child is with the parent, guardian, or custodian, the court may issue a warrant for the person to appear in court with the child or, in the alternative, the court may issue an order for an officer to pick up the child and bring the child to court.

(d) If a summons cannot be served or the welfare of the child requires that the child be brought forthwith to the court, the court may issue a warrant for the parent, guardian, or custodian to appear in court with the child. In the alternative, the court may issue an order for an officer to pick up the child and bring the child to court during court hours.

(e) A person summoned who fails to appear without reasonable cause may be found in contempt of court.

## Nearby sections

- [33 V.S.A. § 5101 § 5101. Purposes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C51_S5101.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 5101a § 5101a. Juvenile justice legislative findings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C51_S5101a.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 5102 § 5102. Definitions and provisions of general application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C51_S5102.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 5103 § 5103. Jurisdiction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C51_S5103.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 5105 § 5105. Venue and change of venue](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C51_S5105.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 5106 § 5106. Powers and duties of Commissioner](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C51_S5106.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 5107 § 5107. Contempt power](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C51_S5107.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 5108 § 5108. Authority to issue warrants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C51_S5108.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 5109 § 5109. Subpoena](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C51_S5109.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 5110 § 5110. Conduct of hearings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C51_S5110.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 5111 § 5111. Noncustodial parents](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C51_S5111.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 5112 § 5112. Attorney and guardian ad litem for child](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C51_S5112.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 5113 § 5113. Modification or vacation of orders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C51_S5113.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 5114 § 5114. Best interests of the child](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C51_S5114.md)

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