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Case Hearing Information

Date: Monday, Apr 20th, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM

Location:
Bennington Criminal Division
200 Veterans Memorial Drive, Bennington, VT 05201

Room

Family/Criminal Courtroom 4

Location Contact Information:
p. 802-447-2727

Judicial Assignments

Judge Valente, John W.
Defendant: Defendant
Attorney: Susanna Bliss
Plaintiff: Plaintiff
Attorney: Artemas P. Richardson
Victim's Advocate: Tammy Loveland
Interested Party: Interested Party
Attorney: Amy R. Dollash
Doctor/Physician: Doctor/Physician
Guardian Ad Litem: Steve Hadden
Co-Counsel: Rebecca Elizabeth Smith

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#25-CR-07402 / Confidential Case Type / Confidential Hearing

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