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E-filing in Odyssey File and Serve for Addison, Bennington, Chittenden, and Rutland trial courts and the Environmental Division began on October 19, 2020. Learn more>

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Vermont Judiciary Responds to Increased COVID-19 Cases Across Vermont

Judiciary following Department of Health and CDC guidelines for response The Vermont Judiciary today reminded the public of its policies and procedures in place as the state experiences increased cases of COVID-19 in every corner of Vermont. The Judiciary reiterates its commitment to the safety of… more

Vermont Judiciary Delays the Resumption of Criminal Jury Trials Due to Spike in COVID-19 Cases in Vermont and Across the Country

Judiciary Remains Committed to Restart When it is Safe to do so

Vermont Judiciary Announces Remote Hearing Schedule During Holiday Periods Due to COVID-19

The Vermont Judiciary announced today it will not conduct any nonemergency in-person hearings or proceedings during the four days after Thanksgiving, over the week after the Christmas break, or for the four days after New Year’s. Judiciary employees will continue to work and conduct remote… more

Judicial Bureau Waiver Penalty Panel Public Hearing Nov. 30

A public meeting of the Judicial Bureau Waiver Penalty Panel will be held on November 30, 2020 starting at 9:00 a.m. via WebX.

Information About Electronic Filing in Odyssey File and Serve

Electronic Filing in the new system called Odyssey File and Serve ("OFS") will begin in Addison, Bennington, Chittenden, and Rutland trial courts and the Environmental Division on October 19, 2020. Attorneys and state agencies will be required to e-file all filings in all divisions for new cases as… more