Juvenile Confidential Case

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Case Hearing Information

Date: Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM

Location:
Windsor Family Division
82 Railroad Row, White River Junction, VT 05001

Room

Family/Criminal Courtroom 2

Location Contact Information:
p. 802-295-8865

Judicial Assignments

Judge Kalfus, Howard A.
Petitioner: Petitioner
Attorney: Emily E. Zukauskas
Juvenile: Juvenile
Attorney: Rachael G. Chahoud
DCF Worker: Emilie Duff
DCF Worker: Kayla Scelza
Law Enforcement Officer: Law Enforcement Officer
Mother: Mother
Attorney: Ruth E. Clough
DCF: DCF Hartford
Attorney: Travis C. Needham
Father: Father
Attorney: Debby R. Pakbaz
Guardian Ad Litem: Maryann Bastian

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#25-JV-00716 / Juvenile Confidential Case Type / Juvenile Confidential Hearing

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