Courts in Vermont
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The Courts in Vermont consist of the state court system and two federal courts.
State courts
The Vermont Court System is made up of the Supreme Court, District Courts, Superior Courts, Family Courts, the Probate Court, the Environmental Court and the Judicial Bureau.
Appellate court
The Supreme Court is the highest court in Vermont and the only appellate court. It also administers the rest of the court system.[1]
Trial courts
- There are 14 District Courts in Vermont--one in each county. These courts mainly hear criminal cases, but they also hear a few types of civil cases. The 17 district judges may hear Superior, District, or Family Court cases.[2]
- The Superior Courts hear most civil cases. These courts include the Small Claims Courts. They also hear appeals from the Probate Court. There is one Superior Court in each of Vermont's 14 counties.[3]
- The Family Courts have jurisdiction over all family-related legal matters. There is one Family Court in each of Vermont's 14 counties.[4]
- The Probate Court deals with probate matters such as wills, the estates of the deceased, adoptions, guardianships, name changes and vital records. There are 18 Probate Court judges.[5]
- The Environmental Court has statewide jurisdiction over environmental issues and hears appeals regarding decisions from the Agency of Natural Resources. It also hears appeals about municipal land use decisions. There are 2 judges on this court.[6]
- The Judicial Bureau deals with complaints issued by law enforcement officers. It conducts hearings to prove the innocence or guilt of a defendant accused of violating a state law or municipal ordinance.[7]
Federal courts
There are two federal courts in Vermont: the District of Vermont and the District of Vermont Bankruptcy Court[8].
Appeals are heard in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
External links
References
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The Vermont Project on Judgepedia
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