The Windham Civil Division Courthouse at 7 Court Street, Newfane, will be closed on Friday, September 22. The Windham Criminal, Family, and Probate Courthouse at 30 Putney Road, Brattleboro, will be open and will accept filings for the Windham Civil Division.

Except as noted below, all Vermont state courthouses are open for normal business hours:

The Washington Civil/Probate Court hearings will be remote only pending further notice. The Washington Civil/Probate Courthouse in Montpelier remains closed but civil and probate paper filings can be brought to the Washington Criminal/Family Courthouse in Barre for processing. Electronic filings continue to be processed electronically.

The Supreme Court building remains closed.

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Public Meeting Notice - Coordinated Justice Reform Advisory Council on Monday, September 25

The Coordinated Justice Reform Advisory Council is holding a meeting on Monday, September 25, from 1-2 p.m. Those interested in attending may do so remotely by using the Microsoft Teams meeting information below. In-person attendance is also available at the Windsor Civil Division courthouse at 12… more

Bench Bar Meeting for the Judicial Bureau

The Judicial Bureau will hold a bench bar meeting on Friday, October 13, 2023, starting at noon. Please send an email to the Judicial Bureau (JUD.VJB@vermont.gov) if you want a Webex invitation to attend or you can attend in person at 82 Railroad Row, White River Junction.

Governor Phil Scott Appoints Two Superior Court Judges

Governor Phil Scott today announced his appointment of two Vermont Superior Court Judges: Robert Katims of Hinesburg and H. Dickson Corbett of East Thetford. “As I have often said, appointed judges is one of the most important responsibilities for any governor, and it’s critical to identify… more

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 and to administer justice impartially, the Vermont Judiciary has established a Commission on Diversity… more