Vermont Superior Court - Chittenden Family Division (2024)

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32 Cherry Street, Suite 200
Burlington, VT 05401

Phone: 802-651-1709

Online Court Resources

Resources for the Vermont Superior Court - Chittenden Family Division as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in Chittenden 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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Vermont Superior Court - Chittenden Family Division (2024)

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How many superior courts are there in Vermont? ›

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. 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 a side judge in Vermont? ›

The Assistant judges are the elected county executives responsible for the administration of the county budget and all other county affairs; in our judicial function we sit as finders of fact in civil and family court alongside the presiding Superior Court Judge—hence the term “side judges.”

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What is the difference between a circuit court and a Superior Court in Indiana? ›

The Circuit Courts are trial courts with general jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases. The Superior Courts also are trial courts with general jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, and they sometimes include divisions for small claims and minor criminal offenses.

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What is the difference between District Court and Superior Court in Massachusetts? ›

The District Court handles misdemeanors where the maximum sentence is 2 ½ years in the House of Corrections. The Superior Court has authority over all crimes and most often handles major felony cases.

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What is the most superior court? ›

The U.S. Supreme Court is the final arbiter of federal constitutional questions. Parties have the option to ask the highest state court to hear the case. Only certain cases are eligible for review by the U.S. Supreme Court.

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What is the highest court in every state? ›

In the United States, a state supreme court (known by other names in some states) is the highest court in the state judiciary of a U.S. state. On matters of state law, the judgment of a state supreme court is considered final and binding in both state and federal courts.

What are the three categories of cases the state court system can take? ›

State Courts in California

All civil cases (family law, probate, juvenile, and other civil cases);
All criminal cases (felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions, like traffic tickets);
Small claims cases and appeals of small claims cases;
Appeals of civil cases involving $25,000 or less; and.

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What is the difference between a Superior Court and a Supreme Court? ›

Our Superior Courts are just that, the highest level of trial court. Other states have different set ups. The Supreme Court of a state or the Federal Government in the US is the highest Appeals Court for that jurisdiction. So in North Carolina our Supreme Court is the highest level Appellate Court.

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Is district court higher than local court? ›

The main difference is that Local Court is heard by a magistrate with lawyers appearing for accused people, with no jury. District Court is when Judges, Barristers and juries play their role. Local Court is first tier in the State court hierarchy, but it is the most used level of jurisdiction in Australia.

What are the levels of courts in Vermont? ›

The Vermont court system is composed of the Supreme Court, Superior Court, the Judicial Bureau and the Environmental Court. 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.

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How many district courts are in Vermont? ›

In Vermont, there is one federal district court, a state supreme court, and trial courts of general and limited jurisdiction. These courts serve different purposes, which are outlined in the sections below.

Does Vermont have a Supreme Court? ›

The Vermont Supreme Court is made up of the chief justice and four associate justices. Justices are appointed by the governor from a list of well-qualified candidates prepared by the Judicial Nominating Board and are confirmed by the Senate for six-year terms.

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How many superior courts are there in NH? ›

The Superior Court is a statewide court of general jurisdiction and provides jury trials in civil and criminal cases. There are 11 Superior Court sites in New Hampshire, one for each county and two in Hillsborough County.

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