Vermont court records are filed with the Court Clerk. The Superior Court (unified) handles trial-level cases. Vermont offers a statewide court search through Vermont Judiciary, which covers most case types across all counties courts.
What this page covers: Vermont state court case records — criminal, civil, family, and probate filings. What it does not cover: Federal court cases (those are on PACER) or sealed/juvenile records.
Where to start: Use Vermont Judiciary for online case search. If you need documents beyond docket information, contact the Court Clerk in the specific county where the case was filed.
Common mistake: Vermont Judiciary covers state courts only. Federal cases filed in Vermont (bankruptcy, federal criminal, federal civil) require PACER — a separate federal system.
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Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- www.vtcourts.gov — Vermont Judiciary — Main judicial-branch portal for Vermont
- Vermont case access — Public case-search portal
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- Vermont annual report — Most recent annual report (PDF)
- uscourts.gov — PACER — Federal court records (separate system)
- uscourts.gov — Judicial Business 2025 — Federal caseload context
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I search Vermont court cases online?▼
Vermont's trial courts publish case lookups through the Vermont Judiciary. Start at www.vtcourts.gov — most case dockets, filings, and hearing calendars are searchable by name, case number, or filing date. County-level clerks publish additional searches; see the cards below for direct county court links.
Is there a free statewide court case search in Vermont?▼
The Vermont Judiciary operates Vermont's official statewide judicial portal at www.vtcourts.gov. Basic case lookups are typically free of charge; certified copies and bulk-data exports may incur a per-document or per-search fee. Federal cases for Vermont residents are searched separately through PACER.
What's the difference between trial and appellate courts in Vermont?▼
Trial courts in Vermont handle the original filing of civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic matters. Appellate courts review questions of law from trial-court decisions. The Vermont Judiciary publishes the full court structure, judge rosters, and jurisdiction maps at www.vtcourts.gov.
How far back do Vermont court records go online?▼
Online coverage varies by court and case type. Most Vermont county courts have digitized records from approximately the late 1990s or early 2000s forward; older case files may require an in-person clerk visit or a written record request. Check the Vermont Judiciary portal at www.vtcourts.gov for each court's coverage window.
Are sealed or expunged Vermont cases visible in the online search?▼
No. Vermont courts redact or remove sealed, expunged, juvenile, and certain confidential records from public-facing searches as required by state statute and court rule. If a record was previously visible and has since been sealed, it will no longer appear in the Vermont Judiciary portal. For verification you can contact the county clerk where the case was filed.