The Vermont Judiciary includes an appellate court (the Supreme Court) and a trial court called the Vermont Superior Court, which is organized into 14 units (one per county) and five divisions: civil, criminal, environmental, family, and probate. The Superior Court also includes the statewide Judicial Bureau.
Types of Vermont courts
Supreme Court (Appellate): Reviews appeals from lower courts and administrative agencies.
Superior Court (Trial): Handles most trials; organized by county with divisions for civil, criminal, environmental, family, and probate matters.
Judicial Bureau: A statewide court that handles civil violations and certain administrative matters.
Finding your Vermont court
To find the right Vermont court:
Identify the type of case (family, civil, criminal, probate, etc.).
Determine the correct county where the case should be filed.
Use the Vermont Judiciary directory to find contact details and courthouse locations.