State of Vermont v. Paulette Potorski

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Case Hearing Information

Date: Wednesday, Jul 22nd, 2026
Time: 2:15 PM

Location:
Windham Criminal Division
30 Putney Road, 2nd Floor, Brattleboro, VT 05301

Room

Family/Criminal/Probate Courtroom 1

Location Contact Information:
p. 802-257-2800

Judicial Assignments

Judge Kainen, Michael R.
Defendant: Paulette Potorski
Attorney: Kathleen M. Rivers
Plaintiff: State of Vermont
Attorney: Michael A. Cricchi
Victim's Advocate: Kati Sell-Knapp
Co-Counsel: C. Brigid Lynch
Interested Party: Department of Mental Health
Attorney: Amy R. Dollash

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State of Vermont v. Paulette Potorski

#26-CR-03557 / Criminal / Hospitalization Hearing

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