Vermont Superior Court - Caledonia Criminal Division (2024)

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1126 Main Street, Suite 1
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

Phone: 802-748-6600

Online Court Resources

Resources for the Vermont Superior Court - Caledonia Criminal Division as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in Caledonia County, Vermont, and resources applicable to all courts inVermont.

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Superior Court Civil Case Records

Search Vermont Superior Court civil and small claims case records by docket number, party name, or calendar date. Registration with a fee is required. Not all Civil Division cases are available from Chittenden and Franklin Counties; contact information is provided to obtain those records.

Court Record Requests

View instructions for requesting Vermont court records, with links to request forms and rules for public access. Fees apply.

Dockets, calendars, and other information about court cases

Superior Court Calendars

Search Vermont Superior Court Civil, Criminal, and Family Division calendars by date range and county (with court as an additional search option) or by attorney name and date range (with court and county as additional search options).

Court Hearings

Search Vermont Superior Court, Judicial Bureau, and Environmental Court hearings by attorney name, judge, docket number, case name, date range, county, and court division..

Published opinions and orders

Court Opinions and Decisions

Search selected Vermont Superior Court civil, criminal, family, probate, and Environmental Division opinions by keyword, court division, document type, and date range.

Attorney General Legal Opinions

View Vermont Attorney General legal opinions from 2000 - current by year.

Forms and related information

Online Self-Help Forms

Vermont Law Help offers do-it-yourself forms and instructions organized by legal issue. Some forms may be completed online with an interactive interview process.

Court Forms

View and download Vermont court forms including civil, criminal, family, probate, environmental, Judicial Bureau, and other miscellaneous forms. A link to search the complete forms library is provided.

Online fine payments

Pay Driver's License Reinstatement Fee

Pay your Vermont suspended driver's license reinstatement fee online by date of birth and ticket number or driver's license number. An access fee applies.

Self help, legal research, general information

Adoption Registry

The Vermont Department for Children and Families offers information about the Vermont Adoption Registry, which provides assistance in obtaining adoption records and birth certificates.

Child Protection Information

The Vermont Department for Children and Families offers resources related to child abuse and neglect.

Child Support Services

The Vermont Office of Child Support offers information and services related to child support, including how to make or change a child support order, how to enforce a child support order, and paternity establishment.

Civil Division Small Claims Information

View information about small claims cases in Vermont Superior Court Civil Division, including suing a being sued, hearing and appeal procedures, and collecting a judgment. Click the "Small Claims" link for details.

Domestic Violence Information

The Vermont Department for Children and Families offers resources for victims of domestic violence.

Eviction Information

View information for landlords and tenants about eviction cases.

Expungements, Sealings, and Pardons

View information about types of criminal records can be sealed, expunged, or pardoned in Vermont.

Family Division Information and Resources

View information about Vermont Superior Court Family Division, including child support, divorce, juvenile matters, parentage, mediation, parenting, and relief from abuse. Links to downloadable pamphlets and forms are included.

Foreclosure Prevention Resources

View resources for preventing foreclosure in Vermont, including local housing counseling agencies and a link to legal aid providers.

Probate Division Information

View information about Superior Court Probate Division matters, including adoption, emancipation, estates, wills, trusts, adult and minor guardianships, and name changes. Links to forms are provided.

Stalking and Sexual Assault Orders

View information about orders against stalking and sexual assault, including how to obtain an order, hearing procedure, and effects of an order.

Criminal Division Civil Cases

View information about types of civil cases handled by the Superior Court Criminal Division, including DUI license suspensions, fish and wildlife fines, and traffic and municipal ordinance appeals from the Judicial Bureau.

Legal Information and Legal Resources

Vermont Law Help offers legal information and resources by topic, including benefits, consumer law, disability, employment, family Law, guardianship and conservatorship, health, housing, Social Security, small claims, taxes, and juvenile and senior law.

Legal Terms

View a glossary of legal terms used in Vermont courts.

Self Help Information and Resources

View information for self-represented parties in Vermont courts, with links to additional online resources and available legal services.

Vermont Statutes and Court Rules

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Legal aid, free services, lawyer referral

Defender General

View information about the Office of the Defender General, which provides criminal defense and juvenile representation to low-income residents. Contact information, locations, and links to online research resources are included.

Attorney Complaints and Discipline

View information from the Vermont Professional Responsibility Board about attorney complaint and discipline procedures, with links to a complaint brochure and decisions of the Professional Responsibility Board and Professional Conduct Board.

Consumer Protection

The Vermont Attorney General's Office provides information about consumer protection, identity theft and various types of fraud.

Lawyer Referral

The Vermont Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service by telephone or online request form, which may include an initial consultation with a lawyer for a nominal fee.

Legal Assistance

Vermont Law Help offers legal information, applications for legal assistance by online form or telephone, a link to free legal answers by e-mail, and a link to the Vermont Bar Association Modest Means reduced-fee program.

Legal Services

Vermont Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to low-income, senior, and disabled residents. Locations, contacts, and descriptions of available services are included.

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What are the divisions of the Superior Court in Vermont? ›

The Superior Court has five divisions: civil, criminal, environmental, family, and probate. The Superior Court also has a Judicial Bureau, which has statewide jurisdiction. Each of these courts has a distinct role in providing justice.

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What is the highest court in Vermont? ›

The Vermont Supreme Court is located in Montpelier. The court has five main roles: The court decides appeals from decisions made by state courts and from some decisions made by state and municipal agencies.

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How do I contact the Vermont Judiciary? ›

If you don't know your case number or where your case is being handled, contact the Information Center: 802-652-1900. You may want to follow up with a phone call to the court after a few days to make sure they received your filing.

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The Vermont Judiciary consists of an appellate court, which is the Supreme Court, and a trial court, known as the Vermont Superior Court. There are 14 units of the Superior Court, one corresponding to each county. The Superior Court has five divisions: civil, criminal, environmental, family, and probate.

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The California Court system has three levels: the California Supreme Court, the Courts of Appeal and the Superior Courts. These courts are governed by three distinct judicial bodies: the Judicial Council, the Commission on Judicial Performance, and the Commission on Judicial Appointments.

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The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States. Article III of the U.S. Constitution created the Supreme Court and authorized Congress to pass laws establishing a system of lower courts.

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The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the land and the only part of the federal judiciary specifically required by the Constitution.

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How many courts are there in Vermont? ›

Vermont's court system consists of four courts. The State supreme court and the superior court are authorized by the State constitution, as are the 19 probate courts, and the district court was created by statute in 1967 from independent municipal courts.

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What is a civil violation in Vermont? ›

A civil violation complaint includes traffic violations, municipal ordinance violations, and fish and wildlife violations.

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Are Vermont courts open to the public? ›

Can I come to court? Yes. Be aware that some hearings are in-person and some are remote.

What is a side judge in Vermont? ›

Side judge, or assistant judge, is a judicial position unique to the U.S. state of Vermont. There are two side judges in each of Vermont's 14 counties. Like lay judges, side judges are usually not legal professionals.

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The Vermont Unified Court System

Each of Vermont's 14 counties has a Civil, Criminal, Family and Probate Division. In addition, the Environmental Division and Judicial Bureau both have statewide jurisdiction. These four divisions assist with the management of the state court system.

How are judges appointed in Vermont? ›

The Chief Justice and the four Associate Justices of the Supreme Court are appointed for six-year terms by the Governor. The Governor selects his or her nominee from a slate of applicants who are recommended by the Judicial Nominating Board. The Governor's appointee must then be confirmed by the State Senate.

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What is the Vermont Judicial Bureau? ›

The Judiciary of Vermont is the state court system of Vermont, charged with Vermont law.

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What are the 4 different tiers of the CT Superior Court? ›

The Superior Court has four principal trial divisions: civil, criminal, family and housing. Civil Division - A civil case is usually a matter in which one party sues another to protect civil, personal or property rights.

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Does Vermont have an intermediate appellate court? ›

The Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction. There is no intermediate court in Vermont. In special types of cases, the Supreme Court has original or exclusive jurisdiction.

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