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March 20, 2024
Vermont Judiciary Names D. Scott Acus as First Mental Health and the Courts Project Director
The Vermont Judiciary is pleased to announce the selection of D. Scott Acus as the state's first Mental Health and the Courts Project Director. This newly created position arose out of a…moreMarch 15, 2024
Supreme Court Goes "On the Road" at Vermont Law and Graduate School on March 19
The Vermont Supreme Court is going "On the Road" to hear oral argument at Vermont Law and Graduate School on Tuesday, March 19, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. During the session, the Court will hear oral…moreFebruary 27, 2024
Judiciary Independent Network Project
The Judiciary is currently utilizing the Executive Branch’s Information Technology network. Thanks to one-time funding allocated by the Legislative Branch last year, the Judiciary is Implementing a…moreJanuary 29, 2024
Superior Judge (Environmental Division) - Vermont Judiciary | Statewide
The Judicial Nominating Board is seeking applicants for the Superior Judge vacancy which will be created by the upcoming retirement of Environmental Division Judge Thomas Durkin. The Environmental…moreDecember 28, 2023
Changes to Vermont Rules of Appellate Procedure Regarding the Printed Case
As of January 1, 2024, appellants will be required to file a printed case for most appeals even in cases where there is an appeal volume. The printed case is a compilation of relevant documents from…moreNovember 17, 2023
Governor Phil Scott Appoints Five Superior Court Judges
Governor Phil Scott today announced his appointment of five Vermont Superior Court Judges: Benjamin Battles of Waterbury, Susan McManus of Manchester Center, Rachel Malone of South Burlington,…moreMarch 31, 2023
Be Alert for Potential Jury Scams
The Judiciary has received several calls recently from people concerned about a potential jury scam. Reports indicate that a person is calling and saying he is from the Sheriff’s Office, mentioning…moreSeptember 16, 2022
Vermont Judiciary Establishes Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
New Commission will consider ways to ensure equity practices within the branch In recognition of its constitutional obligation to protect the rights of all Vermonters through access to the courts…moreSeptember 02, 2022
Vermont Judiciary Establishes Commission on Mental Health and the Courts
In recognition of the impact that individuals with mental health issues have on Vermont’s courts and to respond to their needs, the Vermont Supreme Court has recently established the Vermont…moreAugust 29, 2022
Changes in Vermont Rules Regarding Email Filing, Email Service, and Appellate Filing Periods
By Emily Wetherell On September 6, 2022, several rule changes will go into effect related to email filing, email service, and time deadlines.moreAugust 17, 2022
Vermont Judiciary Amends Administrative Order 49
Steps Taken to Ease Most Pandemic-Related RestrictionsmoreNovember 16, 2021
Supreme Court Amends A.O. 49 to Address Eviction Pleading Requirements
The Vermont Supreme Court has further amended Administrative Order 49, which declared a Judicial Emergency on March 16, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.moreAugust 26, 2021
E-filing in the Supreme Court and Related Education Session
The Supreme Court is live with the Odyssey case management system and electronic filing through Odyssey File & Serve (OFS). There was a remote education session on efiling at the Supreme Court…moreMay 12, 2021
Judiciary Introduces New Public Access Terminals
A PAT in the Windham Unit Brattleboro CourthouseAbout the Public Access Terminals After the conclusion of the judicial emergency, visitors to courthouses around the state will notice new public…moreJune 16, 2020