American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Vermo

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Case Hearing Information

Date: Tuesday, Oct 6th, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM

Location:
Washington Civil Division
65 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05602

Room

Washington Civil/Probate Courtroom 1 - Montpelier

Location Contact Information:
p. 802-828-2091

Judicial Assignments

Judge Richardson, Daniel P.
Plaintiff: American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Vermont
Attorney: Lia N. Ernst
Defendant: Essex County Sheriff's Dept.
Attorney: Pietro J. Lynn
Mediator: James W. Spink
Co-Counsel: Monica Allard
Co-Counsel: Hillary A.S. Rich

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