State of Vermont v. Payton Stearns

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Case Hearing Information

Date: Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM

Location:
Orange Criminal Division
5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038

Room

Courtroom 1

Location Contact Information:
p. 802-685-4610

Judicial Assignments

Judge Tomasi, Timothy B.
Defendant: Payton H Stearns
Plaintiff: State of Vermont
Attorney: Zachary Chen
Victim's Advocate: Armina Medic
Co-Counsel: Heather E. Ross
Co-Counsel: Nicholas R. Battey
Witness: Witness
Attorney: Tracy Kelly Shriver
Co-Counsel: Jennifer A. Nelson
Co-Counsel: Devin T. McKnight

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State of Vermont v. Payton Stearns

#25-CR-01965 / Criminal / Status Conference

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