Legal Opinion
In re D.L.
Supreme Court of Vermont
Decided September 22, 1995No. 94-218PublishedCited by 26 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDooley, J.
The State of Vermont appeals an order of the Washington District Court quashing subpoenas issued in connection with an inquest proceeding pursuant to 13 V.S.A. § 5131. The district court ruled that the inquest procedure, as embodied in 13 V.S.A. §§ 5131-5137, violates Chapter II, Section 5 of the Vermont Constitution. We disagree that the separation of powers provision is violated and reverse.
On October 25, 1993, a state special drug prosecutor filed an application for an inquest regarding illegal contraband. The application was granted by District Judge Dean Pineles, and the State issued…
2Cases cited27 opinions
- Immigration & Naturalization Service v. ChadhaSupreme Court of the United States · 1983
- Bowsher v. SynarSupreme Court of the United States · 1986
- Carrick v. LockeWashington Supreme Court · 1994
- Chioffi v. Winooski Zoning BoardSupreme Court of Vermont · 1989
- In Re: Constitutionality of House Bill 88Supreme Court of Vermont · 1949
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3Cited by26 opinions
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- Rock v. Department of TaxesSupreme Court of Vermont · 1999
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