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Be Alert for Potential Jury Scams

The Judiciary has received several calls recently from people concerned about a potential jury scam. Reports indicate that a person is calling and saying he is from the Sheriff’s Office, mentioning…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