State of Vermont v. David Francis-Lutz

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Case Hearing Information

Date: Tuesday, Oct 13th, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM

Location:
Chittenden Criminal Division
32 Cherry St. , Suite 300, Burlington, VT 05401

Room

Family/Criminal Courtroom 3A

Location Contact Information:
p. 802-651-1950

Judicial Assignments

Judge Katims, Robert W
Defendant: David Francis-Lutz
Attorney: Austin J. Howard
Plaintiff: State of Vermont
Attorney: Lucas M. Collins
Victim's Advocate: Kathyria Ferrer-Rodriguez
Victim: J M
Attorney: Brooks G. McArthur
Co-Counsel: William David Kidney
Co-Counsel: Andrew D. F. McFarlin

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State of Vermont v. David Francis-Lutz

#26-CR-04008 / Criminal / Status Conference

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