Vermont is one of the original thirteen states in the country. As you would expect, the state of Vermont has court system with tradition and a lengthy history. However, Vermont courts are quite progressive, featuring district courts, superior courts and a supreme court, in addition to probate court, environmental court and probate court.

You can learn a lot about someone by searching for Vermont court records. You will be able to determine if someone has a criminal history, have ever changed their name or if he or she has any pending court cases against them. However, you must take the time to educate yourself on the Vermont court system to make the search process quick and smooth.

Understanding Vermont Courts

The trial court system in the state of Vermont consists of district courts, environmental courts, family courts, probate courts and superior courts. Although the superior courts in the state have general authority over all kinds of cases, they typically only hear the case that go beyond the jurisdiction of the other Vermont courts. The family courts, district courts and probate courts hold limited jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases. It is also important to note that the courts often share jurisdictions.

The Vermont district courts hear a number of criminal cases, including misdemeanors and felonies. In addition, the district courts also hear civil cases that include municipal violations, driver's license suspensions and environmental cases.

Cases that involve domestic relations, such as child abuse, divorce, paternity rights and cases involving juveniles are handled by the family courts in the state of Vermont. Cases that involve issues with the environment are obviously heard by the environmental courts.

The probate courts in Vermont are responsible for taking care of cases related to trusts, wills and estate administration. White River Junction is home to the judicial bureau, where cases related to traffic violations, ordinance violations as well as fish and wildlife violations are heard.

Vermont Court Records Online

You can find the court calendar for the Supreme Court online, in addition to published orders, published opinions as well as unpublished court orders. For the superior courts in Vermont, you can easily find a contact list and a roster for the judges and staff, as well as links to calendars for each court by the county. This includes Windsor, Windham, Washington, Rutland, Orleans, Orange, Lamoille, Grand Isle, Franklin, Essex, Chittenden, Caledonia, Bennington and Addison counties.

When you the district courts online for Vermont court records, you should be able to find addresses and phone numbers for all seventeen district courts. In addition, you should also be able to obtain the names of the members of the staff, calendars for the court, as well as the Vermont Judiciary Surcharge Schedule for restitution and fines by county.

You should be able to find quite a great deal of information related to cases related to the environmental courts in the state of Vermont, including a calendar for the court and links to decisions made by the environmental courts and information related to seeking mediation for environmental matters.

Vermont court records can be obtained by visiting Vermont Courts Online, the state judiciary system's official website. You will be able to find information for all district courts, family courts and superior courts in the state.

• Vermont State Court Districts

• Vermont State Legislature