Erin Ricketts v. Jacob Merriam, Sr.

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Case Hearing Information

Date: Monday, Apr 27th, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM

Location:
Rutland Family Division
9 Merchants Row, Rutland, VT 05701

Room

Family/Criminal Courtroom 3 - Second Floor

Location Contact Information:
p. 802-786-5856

Judicial Assignments

Judge Burke, Alexander N
Plaintiff: Erin L Ricketts
Defendant: Jacob Merriam
Limited Appearance: Chester Harper
DCF: DCF Rutland
Limited Appearance: Karen Kay Reynolds

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Erin Ricketts v. Jacob Merriam, Sr.

#23-DM-00092 / Domestic / Motion Hearing

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