State of Vermont v. Bernard Witkavitch

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Case Hearing Information

Date: Tuesday, Sep 1st, 2026
Time: 1:00 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: Bernard J. Witkavitch
Attorney: Joshua J Atkisson
Plaintiff: State of Vermont
Attorney: Johns H. Congdon
Interested Party: Katie Kohnfelder
Interested Party: Rachel Chris
Interested Party: Department of Mental Health
Attorney: Amy R. Dollash

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State of Vermont v. Bernard Witkavitch

#25-CR-06786 / Criminal / Competency Hearing

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