The Vermont Judiciary Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion was established to identify disparities in our justice system, understand the causes, evaluate solutions, and implement changes. The Commission’s work will address disparities amongst individuals involved in court proceedings as well as internal Judiciary practices, such as hiring, training, and retention.

Commission Members

Chief Justice Paul L. Reiber – Co-chair
Associate Justice Nancy J. Waples – Co-chair
Superior Court Judge Alison Arms
Julie Bronson – Court Operations Manager
John Campbell – Executive Director, Department of State’s Attorneys and Sheriffs
Associate Justice William Cohen
Xusana Davis – Executive Director of Racial Equity
Bob Fletcher – Vermont Bar Association
Scott Griffith – Chief of Planning and Court Services, Vermont Judiciary
Erin Jacobsen – Office of the Attorney General, Community Justice Division
Superior Court Judge Mary Morrissey
Rebecca Turner – Office of the Defender General, Appellate Division
Maggie Villeneuve – Superior Court Clerk
Chief Superior Judge Thomas A. Zonay

Contact Information

Mail:
Supreme Court Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Vermont Supreme Court
109 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05609
ATTN:  Scott Griffith, Chief of Planning and Court Services

Email:
Scott Griffith, Chief of Planning and Court Services
scott.griffith@vermont.gov
Subject line: Supreme Court Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Community Forums

Vermont Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Reiber is inviting members of the community to participate in a series of public forums designed to give people an opportunity to provide comments regarding the diversity, equity, and inclusion practices of the Judiciary. Forum dates are posted below. All people and viewpoints are welcome at the community forums.

To request an interpreter or to ask for an ADA accommodation for an upcoming forum, please make your request least 3 business days before the session:

For more information or to request a transcript or a translation of a recording from one of the forums please contact Scott Griffith, Chief of Planning and Court Services at scott.griffith@vermont.gov.

Past Forums

To share comments about any of these events, scroll down to the Submit Comments section below and complete the form.

Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Chittenden County

 

Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Chittenden County

 

Thursday, January 19, 2023
Bennington County
Recording: Watch on YouTube

 

Thursday, March 9, 2023
Windsor County
Recording: Watch on YouTube

 

Thursday, March 16, 2023
Rutland County
Recording: Watch on YouTube

 

Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Lamoille County 
Recording: Watch on YouTube

 

Thursday, April 6, 2023
Caledonia County 
Recording: Watch on YouTube

 

Thursday, April 13, 2023
Addison County 
Recording: Watch on YouTube

 

Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Windham County
Recording: Watch on YouTube

 

Thursday, May 4, 2023
Franklin County
Recording: Watch on YouTube

 

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Orleans County
Recording: Watch on YouTube

 

Submit Comments

Please use the form below to submit comments about the Vermont Judiciary's diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. All submissions are reviewed but submitters may not receive a response. The 'Name' field on the form is not required, so you may submit comments anonymously if you wish.

 

Do not use this form if you are looking for information on any of the following:

  • Questions about a specific case. Instead, contact the court where the case was filed.
  • Requests for case records. Instead, use the request form on the Request for Access to Court Records web page.
  • General questions about court processes and procedures. Instead, contact the Information Center at 802-652-1900.