The Vermont Jointly Proposed Scheduling Order is an arrangement entered into between the parties of a civil action in the state of Vermont. It is an agreement that sets forth the timeline and schedule for the parties to complete all discovery and pre-trial activities necessary to resolve the case. The order establishes deadlines for filing motions, depositions, discovery requests, and other tasks. It also sets forth the dates for settlement conferences and trial. There are three types of Vermont Jointly Proposed Scheduling Orders: 1. Standard Scheduling Order: This is the most common type of Scheduling Order and is used in most civil cases. It includes a timeline for the parties to complete all discovery and pre-trial activities, as well as the dates for settlement conferences and trial. 2. Special Scheduling Order: A Special Scheduling Order is used only in cases where one or more parties needs additional time to complete certain tasks. This type of order includes an additional timeline for the parties to complete their tasks and a modified timeline for settlement conferences and trial. 3. Expedited Scheduling Order: This type of Scheduling Order is used in cases that require a faster resolution. It includes a timeline that is compressed in order to expedite the case.