Defamation Laws in Vermont
How long you have to sue for libel or slander in Vermont, and any retraction rules, from the state code.
Short answer: In Vermont you must sue for slander or libel (defamation) within three years after the claim arises. The same three-year deadline applies to spoken and written defamation. 12 V.S.A. § 512(3)
| Deadline to sue for defamation (libel and slander) | In Vermont you must sue for slander or libel (defamation) within three years after the claim arises. The same three-year deadline applies to spoken and written defamation. Source: 12 V.S.A. § 512(3) |
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Last verified against official sources: October 27, 2026.
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