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Constitution Day 2026: Panel Discussion on the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution on September 17th

The Vermont Bar Association will host a Constitution Day panel discussion on Thursday, September 17, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Vermont Law and Graduate School’s Chase Center in South Royalton. The free…more

Teri Corsones Wins Robert B. Yegge Award for Outstanding Contribution in the Field of Judicial Administration at ABA Annual Meeting

Vermont State Court Administrator Therese "Teri" Corsones was honored on Aug. 1 at the 2026 ABA Annual Conference in Chicago with the Robert B. Yegge Award for Outstanding Contribution in the Field…more

Judicial Nominating Board seeking applicants for Superior Judge vacancies

The Judicial Nominating Board is seeking applicants for the Superior Judge vacancies created by the upcoming retirement of Judge Lisa Warren, effective September 1, 2026, and the untimely passing of…more

Vermont Judiciary to Launch New Online Payment System for Judicial Bureau Fines

The Vermont Judiciary is preparing to change its online payment system for Judicial Bureau fines. A new site called the Vermont Judiciary ePayment Hub will replace the payment function of the Public…more

Vermont Judiciary Warns Public of Court-Related Text Message Scam

The Vermont Judiciary is warning the public about fraudulent text messages and social media posts that purpomore

eFiling System Experiencing Scrolling Issue in Some Locations

We are currently experiencing an issue with scrolling while entering case information on the eFiling system in some locations. If you encounter this inconvenience, you may use the Tab key on your…more

Beware of Scams: Fraudulent Messages Targeting Vermont Drivers

The Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Vermont Judiciary are warning residents about an increase in scam messages falsely claiming that drivers are at risk of license suspension.more

Justice Christina E. Nolan’s Investiture Ceremony Held at Vermont Supreme Court

Vermont Supreme Court Associate Justice Christina E. Nolan’s Investiture Ceremony was held before a packed courtroom as many others observed it via livestream at the Vermont Supreme Court Building on…more

Justice Michael Drescher’s Investiture Ceremony Held at Vermont Supreme Court

An Investiture Ceremony for Associate Justice Michael Drescher was held before a full courtroom of well-wishers at the Vermont Supreme Court on February 25, 2026. The ceremony began with Chief…more

Vermont Judiciary's Electronic Filing and Case Management Systems Have Been Renamed

The Vermont Judiciary’s electronic case management and electronic filing systems have recently been rebranded by the vendor that produces them (Tyler Technologies), resulting in some updates to the…more

New Email Addresses for Judiciary Staff, Judges, Justices and Vermont State Courts

As of May 23, 2024, email addresses for Judiciary staff, judges, justices and Vermont state courts have migrated to email addresses ending in @vtcourts.gov. Emails sent to state courts,…more

Changes to Vermont Rules of Appellate Procedure Regarding the Printed Case

As of January 1, 2024, appellants will be required to file a printed case for most appeals even in cases where there is an appeal volume. The printed case is a compilation of relevant documents from…more

Vermont Judiciary Establishes Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

New Commission will consider ways to ensure equity practices within the branch In recognition of its constitutional obligation to protect the rights of all Vermonters through access to the courts…more

Vermont Judiciary Establishes Commission on Mental Health and the Courts

In recognition of the impact that individuals with mental health issues have on Vermont’s courts and to respond to their needs, the Vermont Supreme Court has recently established the Vermont…more

Changes in Vermont Rules Regarding Email Filing, Email Service, and Appellate Filing Periods

By Emily Wetherell On September 6, 2022, several rule changes will go into effect related to email filing, email service, and time deadlines.more

Judiciary Introduces New Public Access Terminals

A PAT in the Windham Unit Brattleboro Courthouse About the Public Access Terminals After the conclusion of the judicial emergency, visitors to courthouses around the state will notice new public…more

Vermont Chief Justice named to lead task force on improving state court responses to people with mental health issues

Williamsburg, Va., June 16, 2020 – Vermont Chief Justice Paul L. Reiber and New York Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks have been named co-chairs of the newly formed National Judicial Task…more