Due to an emergency water shutdown, the Washington County Courthouse located at 65 State Street will be closed on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Filings may be dropped off at the courthouse in Barre or at the Supreme Court building in Montpelier.

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The Orleans County Courthouse at 247 Main Street in Newport is temporarily closed to the public. Court assistance and forms are available at the Orleans Criminal Courthouse located next door at 217 Main Street. All hearings will be held in person at 217 Main Street unless you are notified otherwise.

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Judiciary Suspicious Email Notice

The Vermont Judiciary is aware of a suspicious email that has been sent from a Judiciary email address. The message includes a PDF attachment and a passcode to open the attachment. If you receive this email, do not open the attachment or use the passcode. Please delete the email.

Teri Corsones Wins Robert B. Yegge Award for Outstanding Contribution in the Field of Judicial Administration at ABA Annual Meeting

Vermont State Court Administrator Therese "Teri" Corsones was honored on Aug. 1 at the 2026 ABA Annual Conference in Chicago with the Robert B. Yegge Award for Outstanding Contribution in the Field of Judicial Administration.

Judicial Nominating Board seeking applicants for Superior Judge vacancies

The Judicial Nominating Board is seeking applicants for the Superior Judge vacancies created by the upcoming retirement of Judge Lisa Warren, effective September 1, 2026, and the untimely passing of Judge H. Dickson Corbett.The successful candidate for the Judge Warren vacancy will be assigned,… more

Vermont Judiciary to Launch New Online Payment System for Judicial Bureau Fines

The Vermont Judiciary is preparing to change its online payment system for Judicial Bureau fines. A new site called the Vermont Judiciary ePayment Hub will replace the payment function of the Public Portal website by autumn of 2026. The Public Portal website will continue to be used for online… more

Vermont Judiciary Warns Public of Court-Related Text Message Scam

The Vermont Judiciary is warning the public about fraudulent text messages and social media posts that purpo