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October 15, 2018
Bench & Bar Tour Seeks Input on Vermont’s Court System
It isn’t often you see the chief justice of the Vermont Supreme Court, the presiding judge of county Superior Court, the leaders of the state and county bar associations, other judges and local…more
October 12, 2018
Committee on Rules of Civil Procedure Meeting October 19
VERMONT SUPREME COURT ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE AGENDA FOR MEETING OF OCTOBER 19, 2018 The Civil Rules Committee will meet at 9:00 a.m., Friday, October 19, 2018, at…more
October 04, 2018
Vermont Judiciary Receives Federal Grant to Expand Access to DUI Treatment Docket
The Vermont Judiciary is pleased to announce that it has secured a $1.9 million, five-year grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). These funds will support…more
October 04, 2018
Supreme Court to Hear Cases at Proctor Junior/Senior High School October 17
The Vermont Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments in four cases at Proctor High School on Wednesday, October 17th.more
September 25, 2018
Proposed Rules on Possession and Use of Recording and Transmitting Devices in Courtroom and Courthouse
The Vermont Supreme Court has sent out for comment proposed rules governing the use of recording and transmitting devices in the Supreme Court and all divisions of the superior court. The current…moreAugust 30, 2018
Chief Justice Reiber named to lead two national court organizations.
Chief Justice Reiber named to lead two national court organizations. Williamsburg, Va., Aug. 30, 2018 – Vermont Chief Justice Paul Reiber has been named president of the Conference of Chief Justices…more
August 22, 2018
Information Concerning Superior Judge Vacancy
STATE OF VERMONT JUDICIAL NOMINATING BOARD MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Bar of the Vermont Supreme Court FROM: John Evers, Esq., Chair Judicial Nominating Board SUBJECT: Information…more
July 30, 2018
Vermont Public Radio - Becoming a Guardian ad Litem
Many news sources report that the Vermont Department for Children and Families, or DCF, is having to take responsibility for rapidly increasing numbers of children. Last month in Windham County…more
May 21, 2018
In the News: Supreme Court building centennial celebrated
Times Argus - "Supreme Court building centennial celebrated": A large assembly of the state’s top civic and legal leaders turned out Friday to celebrate the centennial of the Vermont Supreme Court…more
May 15, 2018
Celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of the Vermont Supreme Court Building
Montpelier, VT - The 100th anniversary of the Vermont Supreme Court Building is being commemorated with a special centennial celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018.moreFebruary 08, 2018
Governor Scott Announces Four Judicial Appointments
Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of four Vermonters to the State’s judiciary, filling existing vacancies. more
January 17, 2018
Vermont Supreme Court Establishes Judicial Commission On Family Treatment Dockets
In response to the dramatic upsurge in child protection cases fueled by the opioid crisis, the Supreme Court of Vermont announced today the establishment of the Vermont Judicial Commission on Family…more
January 11, 2018
Dear Prospective Jurors
The following letter appeared in the January 9th edition of the Rutland Herald and is reprinted here with permission. Dear Prospective Jurors: As I reflect on the year just completed, one thing…more
December 19, 2017
Slate: Vermont Supreme Court Protects the Rights of Same-Sex Parents and Their Children
On Friday, the Vermont State Supreme Court handed down a significant decision in a child custody dispute between an estranged lesbian couple. The ruling in Sinnott v. Peck is one of many recent…more
December 15, 2017
A Day is a Day: Changes in Vermont Procedural Rules Regarding Time Computation
By Emily Wetherellmore
November 01, 2017
U.S. Supreme Court Electronic Filing System Begins 11/13
On November 13, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court’s electronic filing system will begin operation. While paper will remain the official form of filing as under existing practice, parties represented by…more
October 06, 2017