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Vermont Model Criminal Jury Instructions CR10-471

Definition of “household member” (context of domestic assault)

activein force · 2003-06-19 – presentas-observed

A household member is a person who either lives with, or has lived together with (Def)_______________, or a person who shares occupancy or has shared occupancy of a dwelling with (Def)_______________, or a person who is engaged in or has engaged in a sexual relationship with (Def)_______________. The definition also includes minors or adults who are dating or who have dated.

[Dating means a social relationship of a romantic nature. Factors that you may consider when determining whether a dating relationship exists or existed include the nature of the relationship, the length of time the relationship has existed, the frequency of interaction between the parties, and the length of time since the relationship was terminated, if applicable.]

History

Vermont Model Criminal Jury Instructions CR10-471 (06/19/03). Prepared by the Vermont Model Criminal Jury Instructions committee; published on vtjuryinstructions.org, sponsored by the Vermont Bar Association. The committee states that the instructions have not been approved by the Vermont Supreme Court.

Provenance

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vtjuryinstructions.org
Retrieved
2026-09-25
Edition
2026-09-25
Content hash
c85374248ddeeea8f199d917cf7c2884f8dd032cf4d861004c33d51233539502
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