State of Vermont v. Jonathan Francis

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Case Hearing Information

Date: Monday, Jul 27th, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM

Location:
Franklin Criminal Division
36 Lake Street, St. Albans, VT 05478

Room

Franklin Family/Criminal Courtroom #1

Location Contact Information:
p. 802-524-7997

Judicial Assignments

Judge Novotny, Elizabeth
Defendant: Jonathan Francis
Attorney: Elizabeth L. Hibbitts
Plaintiff: State of Vermont
Attorney: Leslie M. Lawson
Victim's Advocate: Wendy Boyce
Bailor: Kyla Kelly

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State of Vermont v. Jonathan Francis

#25-CR-02678 / Criminal / Motion Hearing

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