Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 33 Sec. 4916e

  • Child: means an individual under the age of majority. See
  • Commissioner: means the Commissioner for Children and Families. See
  • Department: means the Department for Children and Families. See
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Person: shall include any natural person, corporation, municipality, the State of Vermont or any department, agency, or subdivision of the State, and any partnership, unincorporated association, or other legal entity. See

§ 4916e. Notice to minors

If the person alleged to have abused or neglected a child is a minor, any notice required pursuant to this subchapter shall be sent:

(1) to the minor’s parents or guardian; or

(2) if the child is in the custody of the Commissioner, to the social worker assigned to the child by the Department and the child’s counsel of record. (Added 2007, No. 77, § 1, eff. June 7, 2007.)