Case Hearing Information

Date: Tuesday, Oct 20th, 2026
Time: 8:45 AM

Location:
Washington Criminal Division
255 North Main St, Suite 1, Barre, VT 05641

Room
Terry Trono Courtroom - Barre

Location Contact Information:
p. 802-479-4205

Judicial Assignments

  • Judge Kainen, Michael R.

  • Plaintiff: State of Vermont
    Attorney: Michelle Donnelly
  • Interested Party: Cheryl Goodwin-Abare
  • Interested Party: Jon Valsangiacomo
  • Defendant: Jonathan Townsend
    Attorney: Robert A. Sheftman
  • Guardian Ad Litem: Richard Bressett
  • Interested Party: Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health
    Attorney: Robert Henry Backus
  • Limited Appearance: John J. McCullough
  • Co-Counsel: Scott Shumaker