Vermont State Courts

Supreme Court Supreme Court Building Montpelier VT	Court Calendars Phone Numbers Directions Forms Audio Arguments Unpublished Entry Orders Opinions Published Entry Orders Informational Pamphlet for the Supreme Court How to file an appeal to the Supreme Court Chief Justice Reiber Swearing in Ceremony 12/17/2004
Supreme Court Supreme Court Building Montpelier VT	The Supreme Court, Vermont's highest court, consists of a chief justice and four associate justices. For the most part, it hears appeals of cases that have been decided by the other courts. No evidence is presented during an appeal; the attorneys argue in writing and in the courtroom as to why they think the decision made in the lower court should be changed or remain the same. If the Supreme Court overrules the decision of the trial court, it is done solely on issues of law. The Supreme Court rarely reviews the jury's decision on the facts. The Supreme Court also has overall administrative control of the court system and makes administrative and procedural rules for all courts.
Superior Court Windham County Courthouse Newfane VT	Court Calendars Phone Numbers Directions Forms Juror Information Small Claims Rules 73 & 80.3 State Panel of Preliminary Evaluators Information Pamphlet: Small Claims The Superior Court hears predominantly civil cases. People can also sue small claims for $5,000 or less. On occasion, it hears criminal cases. Each county has two assistant judges who sit with one of the Superior Court judges in most cases. The assistant judges (who need not be attorneys) are elected county officials who are responsible for county affairs in addition to their responsibilities in court.
District Court Orange County Courthouse Chelsea VT	Court Calendars Phone Numbers Directions Forms Juror Information List of Approved Bail Bond Agents Drug Court Report Surcharge Schedule Fish & Game Waiver Penalty The District Court hears predominantly criminal cases.
Family Court Addison County Mahady Courthouse Middlebury VT	Court Calendars Phone Numbers Directions Forms Family Court Mediation Information Pamphlet: Divorce/Child Support The Family Court hears divorces, juvenile, domestic abuse, and child support cases. The District and Superior Court judges as well as assistant judges are assigned to the Family Court
Probate Court Lamoille County Courthouse Hyde Park VT	Click here for an index of Probate jurisdiction and how to use Probate Court Phone Numbers Directions Forms Information Pamphlet: Administering Decedents' Estates The Probate court handles the probate of wills, the settlement of estates, adoptions, guardianships, name changes and uniform gifts to minors. There are 18 Probate Court judges who are elected for four-year terms. There is no requirement that the judges of probate be attorneys.
Environmental Court Berlin, VT	Court Calendars Phone Numbers Opinions Forms Mediation Vermont Rules for Environmental Court Proceedings Emergency Rules and Amendments--January 25, 2005 Vermont Rules for Environmental Court Proceedings (V.R.E.C.P.)--effective February 21, 2005 Environmental Court hears appeals from municipal boards and commissions and also appeals from Act 250 decisions. Additionally, the Court hears Agency of Natural Resources, Natural Resource Board and municipal enforcement cases.
Vermont Judicial Bureau Courthouse, White River Junction, VT	Court Calendars Phone Numbers Directions Motion Form Pro Se Litigant Information: Municipal Ordinance Violations, Vermont Civil Violation Complaints The Vermont Judicial Bureau hears Vermont Civil Violation Complaints cases and violations of municipal ordinances. Paying a Traffic Ticket? Click here to get the Waiver Penalty/Schedule of Fines Click here to go to the Speeding Penalty Chart

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