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The Vermont Superior Courts, District Courts, and the Supreme Court primarily maintain criminal court records. To access these records, individuals can use the Vermont Judiciary Public Portal, which provides search options based on case numbers, party names, or attorney names.

To request copies of case records, fill out the Request for Access to Court Record form and send it to the court where the case was filed. You can find the form in the Forms section at the bottom of this page. Email, mail, or hand deliver the completed form to the court where the case was filed.

The Public Portal is a web-based platform that offers court users and members of the general public customized role-based access to court records, hearing calendars and other data.

In order to record a judgment lien, you must buy a certified copy of the judgment from the court clerk. Then you must file the certified copy with the town clerk in the land records in the town where the defendant owns property. The court clerk will charge you a fee for the certified record of the judgment.

(a) A judgment lien shall be effective for eight years from the issuance of a final judgment on which it is based except that an action to foreclose the judgment lien during the eight-year period shall extend the period until the termination of the foreclosure suit if a copy of the complaint is filed in the land ...

Small claims court is simple, informal, and inexpensive. Lawyers are allowed, but many people represent themselves. In a small claims case, you can sue a person or business for up to $10,000. You give up the right to seek more than that for the claim if you choose small claims court.