Vermont Supreme Court

The Vermont Supreme Court, located in a historic Beaux Arts-style building in Montpelier, is the highest judicial authority in Vermont, directly hearing appeals from trial courts without an intermediate appeals court. Comprising a chief justice and four associate justices, the court's members are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Vermont Senate, with justices up for retention every six years. The court oversees the entire court system's administration and procedural rules. Notable historical figures have served as chief justices, contributing to Vermont's legal landscape. The next retention date for justices is March 31, 2029.