Vermont Statutes Title 13 Sec. 2662
Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 13 Sec. 2662
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Fees: shall mean earnings due for official services, aside from salaries or per diem compensation. 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.
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
§ 2662. Private cause of action
(a) A victim of human trafficking may bring an action against the offender in the Civil Division of the Superior Court for damages, injunctive relief, punitive damages in the case of a willful violation, and reasonable costs and attorney’s fees. Actual damages may include any loss for which restitution is available under section 2657 of this chapter.
(b) If the victim is deceased or otherwise unable to represent himself or herself, the victim may be represented by a legal guardian, family member, or other representative appointed by the court, provided that the legal guardian, family member, or other representative appointed by the court has not benefited in any way from the trafficking.
(c) In a civil action brought under this section, the victim’s alleged consent to the human trafficking is immaterial and shall not be admitted. (Added 2011, No. 55, § 2.)