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Courts in Vermont
- General Jurisdiction / Upper Courts
- Superior Courts - One court in each Vermont county. These courts handle the following case types:
- Civil - torts, contracts, and real property rights.
- Small claims.
- District Courts - One court in each Vermont county. These courts handle the following case types:
- Criminal - felony, misdemeanor, drunk driving.
- Traffic and ordinance violations.
- Family Courts - One court in each Vermont county. These courts handle the following case types:
- Adoption, parental rights.
- Marriage dissolution.
- Domestic violence.
- Child support and custody.
- Mental health.
- Estates.
- Juvenile.
- Limited Jurisdiction / Lower Courts
- Vermont Judicial Bureau -
- Traffic.
- Ordinance violations.
- Probate Courts - 18 districts. These courts handle the following case types:
- Mental health.
- Estates.
- Adoptions.
- Domestic relations.
Property Tax Records
Vermont real and personal property tax records are kept by the Assessment office in each township.
Deeds and Document Recording
Vermont deeds and general document recording are handled by the Town Clerk in each township. Records kept include deeds, mortgage documents, easements, powers of attorney, and liens.
Vital Records
Vital records available from the Vermont Health Department include records of Vermont births and deaths, marriages and divorces, and the establishment and dissolution of both civil unions and reciprocal beneficiaries relationships.
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