Boards and Committees of the Vermont Supreme Court
Fairness and Equal Access to Justice Committee
This 25 person committee identifies and works to prevent and eliminate the effects of bias in the Vermont court system. It specifically examines any discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status. The committee recommends to the Supreme Court programs and protocols for education and training efforts and any other actions needed to ensure fairness and equal access to justice in the courts. A major focus has been ensuring the availability of qualified linguistic, cognitive, and sign (for hearing impaired persons) interpreters. In addition the committee is exploring the reasons for the over-representation of minorities in prisons.
Hon. Denise Johnson, Chair Vermont Supreme Court 109 State Street Montpelier, VT 05609-0701