The United States District Court for the District of Vermont hereby announces a revision to Local Criminal Rule 57.2, governing the retention of pretrial services reports. The revised rule will become effective April 20, 2026. It was recently...
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Fri, 04/17/2026
The U.S. District Court of Vermont has been notified of a scam involving text messages that falsely claim to be from the “District Court of Chittenden County – Traffic Division.” These messages include a so-called Mandatory Collection...
Fri, 03/06/2026
Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2071(b), and Fed. R. Civ. P. 83(a)(1), the United States District Court for the District of Vermont gives notice that the proposed amendment to Local Criminal Rule 57.2 published below is being considered for adoption to...
Thu, 03/05/2026
This order supersedes General Order No. 110 and supplements F.R.Crim.P. 32.1, 18 U.S.C. § 3606, and Rules 57.1 and 57.2 of the Local Rules of Criminal Procedure in providing guidance concerning the release of information by the U.S. Probation...
Fri, 02/27/2026
The United States District Court for the District of Vermont is pleased to sponsor a Continuing Legal Education program on the First Amendment featuring E. Thomas Sullivan, J.D.
Mon, 12/22/2025
In observance of the holidays, the Clerk’s Offices (Burlington & Rutland) will be closed on:
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Friday, November 28, 2025
Monday, December 22, 2025
(Burlington noon-1:30 p.m.)
(Rutland...
Mon, 10/06/2025
The United States District Court for the District of Vermont invites members of the Vermont Bar to a special Bench Bar Meeting. Join us for a unique opportunity to engage with the federal bench in an open forum with meaningful dialogue between...
Fri, 10/03/2025
Please be advised that on October 2, 2025, the court issued General Order No. 128 outlining new procedures regarding the service, access, and management of sealed documents. Under these new procedures, sealed documents will continue to be filed...
Fri, 10/03/2025
WHEREAS a recent escalation in cyberattacks on the CM/ECF systems of federal courts requires the immediate implementation of new procedures for the storage and management of sealed documents...
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Mon, 09/08/2025
Important Notice for Individuals Attempting to Pay a U.S. District Court Violation Notice On-line: A fake website is currently impersonating ...