Operations in the Windham Civil Division in Newfane have been suspended until further notice. All calls to the court will continue to be answered and all mail will continue to be collected. Click here for more information regarding the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and court operations.

For COVID-19 Emergency filings only and only during the time the courts are functioning on a limited basis, you may use this form in place of the current notarization requirement. Supplemental Affirmation form>>

E-filing in Windsor, Orange, and Windham counties in the new system called Odyssey File and Serve began on April 20, 2020; at the Judicial Bureau April 27, 2020. Learn more>

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Vermont Supreme Court to Livestream Oral Arguments on YouTube

On June 3, 2020, the Vermont Supreme Court will conduct oral arguments using remote video technology. Arguments will be livestreamed on the Vermont Judiciary YouTube page.

Vermont Courts to Begin Expanding Operations on June 1st

On Monday, June 1st, courts will begin a gradual expansion of operations to include the hearing of non-emergency matters. The expansion of operations across units and divisions will occur at different rates. This is due to a variety of factors, including the time and other resources needed to… more

Former Vermont Supreme Court Justice Ernest W. Gibson III Passes Away at Age 92

Justice Ernest W. Gibson III, a beloved member of the Vermont legal community, passed away on May 17, 2020, at age 92. He will be remembered as a distinguished jurist dedicated to Vermont. Justice Gibson was born in Brattleboro in 1927. After graduating from Harvard Law School in 1956, he returned… more

Attention Electronic Filers: Supplemental and Division Specific E-Filing User Guides Now Available

Attention Electronic Filers: Supplemental and division specific e-filing user guides are available on our website. Visit the Electronic Filing page and click on “Odyssey File and Serve User Guides.” There you will find:

Next Generation Case Management System Update - May 2020

Stay up-to-date with the Vermont Judiciary’s Next Generation Case Management System initiative. This newsletter includes an updated timeline and project status: NG-CMS Update - May 2020