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Although Vermont courts have recognized a common law right of access to public documents since 1906, our Public Records Act (PRA) was originally a product of the 1976 session of the General Assembly, adopted in the wake of the Watergate scandal.

You can contact the court by phone, in writing, in person, or by sending an email to JUD.VJB@vermont.gov. A motion is a request in writing asking the court to consider doing something specific in your case. All motions must identify the request and give specific reasons for the request.

You may file your will for safekeeping with the probate court in the county in which you reside. You may also file any amendments to the original will (codicils). There is a fee to file your will with the court.

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.

Federal case files are maintained electronically and are available through the internet-based Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) service. PACER allows anyone with an account to search and locate appellate, district, and bankruptcy court case and docket information.

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.