Each of Vermont's 14 counties has a District Court. These
courts are responsible for hearing:
- nearly all criminal cases
- some civil cases
- civil suspension
- fish and wildlife violations
- appeals of traffic ticket and municipal ordinance violation decisions
There are seventeen District Court
judges. These judges may hear Superior, District or Family Court cases. Trial
Court law clerks perform the legal research necessary to help judges reach
well-informed decisions. District Court Managers and their staff are responsible
for the daily operations of the Court.